Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
North Korean delegation visits Mongolia for first time in five years
Vice foreign minister held talks with Mongolian counterpart in sign of DPRK efforts to reengage international community
March 11, 2024
Russian cargo ship returns to North Korean port in sign of arms trade restart
Shipping operation alleged to provide DPRK weapons for use against Ukraine had appeared to be on pause for a month
March 11, 2024
Waiting for Trump? How North Korea is building leverage for a return to talks
Kim Jong Un knows US will want to avoid another global crisis and could use tensions as a bargaining tool
March 11, 2024
Seoul’s foreign ministry to dissolve headquarters for North Korea peace talks
Experts say change reflects Seoul’s focus on deterrence over diplomacy but express concerns about one-sided approach
March 8, 2024
North Korea’s ‘draconian’ COVID response exacerbated humanitarian crisis: Report
Human Rights Watch says sealing border had ‘devastating consequences,’ while highlighting adverse impact of sanctions
March 8, 2024
Another Russian tour group visits North Korea as it slowly opens to travelers
Tour is second to DPRK since country began to ease COVID controls, with two more scheduled for coming weeks
March 8, 2024
The US softened its tone on North Korea. But it’s still singing the same tune.
Recent rhetoric about ‘interim’ denuclearization steps may aim to ease tensions but doesn’t signal a US policy change
March 7, 2024
Kim Jong Un leads military drill simulating takeover of South Korean guard posts
North Korean leader calls for better ‘war preparations’ as US and ROK continue large-scale Freedom Shield drills
March 7, 2024
What the UN’s role in North Korea will look like going forward – Ep. 332
Former UN resident coordinator Frode Mauring discusses dealing with the DPRK during the pandemic and what comes next
March 6, 2024
Fears of Trump return shake a Washington that has all but forgotten North Korea
Apathy about DPRK will likely persist if Biden is reelected, but Beltway insiders expect dramatic changes if Trump wins
March 6, 2024
