Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
North Korean embassy in China imprisoning suspected defectors: report
North Korea’s ‘transnational repression’ is violating basic rights in China, a human rights group alleged.
September 29, 2026
EU blacklists North Korean Songdowon children’s camp
Following the U.K., the EU targeted Russian institutions involved in alleged indoctrination of Ukrainian kids
September 29, 2026
North Korea preparing 10,000 troop deployment to Russia, Zelensky warns
The plans come as Moscow helps Pyongyang manufacture attack drones, the Ukrainian leader alleged
September 29, 2026
Why DMZ land mines are notoriously dangerous and hard to control by both Koreas
There are 6 plausible explanations for the latest mine incident that injured 3 South Korean troops at the DMZ.
September 29, 2026
North Korean envoy denounces US for supporting ROK’s nuclear submarine ambitions
A senior DPRK diplomat took to the UN General Assembly stage and lambasted the US’s ‘military bloc’
September 29, 2026
39% of South Koreans believe reunification with North is impossible: poll
61% of respondents said they expect the US to help South Korea during war, the lowest level since 2009.
September 28, 2026
Vietnam unveils plaque honoring North Koreans who fought in Vietnam War
It comes ahead of planned sculptures honoring the DPRK’s wartime support as Hanoi and Pyongyang deepen cooperation.
September 28, 2026
ROK demands apology from Ukraine over North Korean POW transfer disclosure
Seoul expresses ‘strong regret’ as Kyiv denies agreeing to keep prisoners’ transfer to South Korea confidential
September 28, 2026
Russia’s new top envoy presents credentials, kicks off duty in North Korea
Andrei Podelyshev meets DPRK Foreign Ministry’s Kim Myong Jin and welcomes two Russian delegations
September 28, 2026
New Russian ambassador arrives in North Korea
On arrival, Andrei Podelyshev paid tribute to Soviet and DPRK soldiers, highlighting longstanding combat ties
September 26, 2026
