Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
North Korean media focuses on party anniversary, while hiding missile launches
A recap of everything in state media, from the fall harvest and a journalists’ union to a celebration of Russia ties
October 16, 2026
Ukraine blames smuggling scheme on man tied to North Korea-Russia arms sales
Kyiv did not identify Eastern European ‘arms baron’ who has allegedly been sanctioned for aiding Pyongyang
October 16, 2026
North Korea, China officially open long-delayed New Yalu River Bridge
Trucks cross in both directions at opening ceremony for four-lane roadway connecting Sinuiju and Dandong
How North Korean missiles found their way into Houthi hands
Rebels once seized DPRK arms from Yemen, and amid recent advances, it could push again for military ties with Pyongyang
October 15, 2026
UN special envoy calls for North Korea to declare moratorium on death penalty
Elizabeth Salmón also warns about retaliation against families of North Korean POWs transferred from Ukraine to ROK
October 14, 2026
Kamala Harris slams Trump’s cuts to US-ROK drills on countering North Korea
In Seoul, former US vice president also endorses stronger extended deterrence as Pyongyang cozies up to China, Russia
October 14, 2026
US announces sweeping crackdown on North Koreans working for American IT firms
Prosecutors charge 14 with abetting illicit worker schemes, while FBI seizes 187 devices from laptop farms
October 14, 2026
US to drop charges against Sue Mi Terry, expert accused of aiding Seoul spies
Under deal, North Korea expert admits to accepting gifts but not to working at South Korea’s direction
October 14, 2026
China, North Korea to finally open long-unused border bridge Thursday: Xinhua
Source says New Yalu River Bridge, completed in 2014, will be used for cargo only
October 14, 2026
North Korea-China passenger train belatedly resumed service last month
Trains between Ji’an and Manpho now run three times a week, restoring rail link suspended during pandemic
