Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
North Korea to shutter embassy in Nepal, at least fifth closure in recent weeks
DPRK ambassador blames ‘recession’ and geopolitical changes, as expert says Pyongyang increasingly looking inward
November 9, 2023
State media review: North Korea slams Blinken’s ‘confab with puppets’ in Seoul
An in-depth analysis of criticism of US foreign policy, get out the vote propaganda and more
November 9, 2023
G7 foreign ministers condemn alleged North Korean weapons sales to Russia
Expert says discussion of arms sales for Ukraine war reflect fears that Pyongyang and Moscow are growing closer
November 8, 2023
‘Day may come’ when North Korea will attack US to help Palestine: Hamas official
Foreign affairs head praises DPRK as ally that can strike America, but expert says remarks are ‘wishful thinking’
November 8, 2023
Divisions over how to tackle North Korean human rights issues – Ep. 314
Jacob Reidhead discusses how South Korean politics impact human rights policy, plus analyzing DPRK’s embassy closures
November 8, 2023
China denies North Korean banker laundered cryptocurrency within its borders
Statement to UN Panel of Experts comes after member state alleged Sim Hyon Sop helped DPRK procure $24M in stolen crypto
November 7, 2023
North Korea promotes Pyongyang arts festival with foreign performers next spring
Expert says event could be occasion for wider reopening to tourists, though DPRK might only allow remote participation
November 7, 2023
How two Koreas’ embrace of missile capabilities has amplified conflict risks
Lowering likelihood of North Korean nuclear use has emerged as primary task in near term, eclipsing denuclearization
November 7, 2023
How North Korea recruited overseas Koreans to kidnap Japanese citizens
Kim Kil Uk died without facing charges in Japan, and his case shows how Pyongyang used threats to get its way
November 6, 2023
US, South Korea and Japan to form council to counter North Korean cyber threats
Trilateral forum represents significant step in institutional cybersecurity cooperation, experts say
November 6, 2023
