Prevalent stories from this week’s domestic news focused on the DPRK’s relationship with other nations. Despite the lack specific details in some of the reports, one is left the impression that North Korea is actively forging meaningful ties with nations around the world. On a more solemn note, North Koreans also remembered the passing of Kim Il Sung.

Official Delegations

This week, DPRK officials were reported to be on official visits to Cuba, China, Brunei, and Russia. There is international speculation that the trips to China and Russia were regarding the issue of denuclearization and the potential for resuming the