Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
Sanctions won’t convince North Korea to denuclearize
The current sanctions regime has its limits, even if the US could convince China, Russia and others to fully enforce it
August 31, 2021
‘Urgent need’ for talks with North Korea, White House says after nuclear report
North Korea’s new nuclear activity comes after repeated threats to expand preemptive strike capabilities
August 30, 2021
The Agreed Framework: A recipe for successful engagement with North Korea
The 1994 deal is a blueprint for resolving the nuclear issue and addressing humanitarian and human rights concerns
August 30, 2021
DPRK promises to build ‘strongest war deterrent’ in response to military drills
North Korea warns US will face ‘much more serious threats’ following conclusion of August exercises with South Korea
August 30, 2021
Aid workers, activists urge US to lift DPRK travel ban ahead of renewal deadline
Some question the practicality of lifting the ban amid the pandemic and warn of risks traveling to North Korea
August 27, 2021
What North Korea gains from participating in the ASEAN Regional Forum
Annual meetings provide a neutral setting for DPRK to share its views, but it no longer sends its foreign minister
August 27, 2021
No breakthroughs on DPRK from Russian envoy’s Seoul visit, but ROK, US benefit
South Korea and US could feel out Moscow’s position, while trip discouraged North Korean provocations
August 26, 2021
US approves sale of $258 million worth of guided munitions to South Korea
Seoul’s weapons purchase will support joint plans for possibility of conflict with North Korea, according to US agency
August 25, 2021
North Korea exports beer made with rice to China after declaring food crisis
Pyongyang sold $40,000 in beer to Beijing in July in first booze exports of 2021, according to Chinese trade data
August 25, 2021
US envoy meets ROK unification minister, stresses dialogue with North Korea
Sung Kim also met his Russian counterpart as diplomat wraps up four-day visit to Seoul
August 24, 2021
