Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
US court blocks extradition of former Marine who stormed North Korean Embassy
Sending Christopher Ahn to Spain over 2019 raid will place him at risk of DPRK retribution, judge says
April 13, 2026
Russian military jet makes second visit to North Korea in a week
Latest flight comes as DPRK prepares to open memorial to troops killed in Ukraine war
April 13, 2026
Putin, Lukashenko discuss trilateral cooperation with North Korea in phone call
Talks could point to plans to deepen military ties over Ukraine war and follow Belarusian leader’s trip to Pyongyang
April 13, 2026
Kim Jong Un vows support for China ‘realizing’ territorial policy on Taiwan
North Korean leader and Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi discuss expanding ties at Pyongyang meeting
April 11, 2026
Switzerland to reopen cooperation office in North Korea after 6 years
Bern says it is working to restore presence in Pyongyang this year, making it the third European state to return
April 10, 2026
A unified Korea is less threatening to China than US military presence: Expert
Chinese professor says Beijing is ‘not worried’ about reunification and welcomes efforts to engage with North Korea
April 10, 2026
Foreign artists sing praises of Kim Jong Un on North Korean TV
A recap of everything in state media, from a Russian barbershop quartet for Kim Il Sung’s birthday to Wang Yi’s visit
April 10, 2026
North Korea and China’s top diplomats hold talks in Pyongyang
Two sides agree to celebrate anniversary of mutual defense pact but reveal few details about discussions
April 10, 2026
Singaporean man gets jail time over North Korean oil smuggling plot: Report
Kwek Kee Seng sentenced to 30 months in prison and fined $63K for facilitating gas oil shipments to the DPRK
April 9, 2026
North Korea says it tested missiles with cluster munitions, blackout bombs
State media also reports tests of ‘electromagnetic’ weapon, anti-aircraft missiles and ‘low-cost’ missile engine
April 9, 2026
