Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
Russia evacuates North Korean diplomats from Syria following Assad’s ouster
Foreign ministry says it transported DPRK staff to Moscow, throwing Pyongyang’s operations in Damascus into question
December 16, 2024
President Yoon Suk-yeol impeached, throwing inter-Korean relations into question
National Assembly votes to remove Yoon from office after martial law decision to root out ‘pro-DPRK’ forces
December 14, 2024
US indicts 14 North Korean IT workers for raising funds for weapons programs
FBI offers $5M reward for further information, alleging they worked for DPRK-controlled firms using fake identities
December 13, 2024
Pro-Russia Telegram hypes alleged North Korean military operation in Kursk
Shift to acknowledging DPRK troops may be part of Kremlin strategy to portray soldiers in favorable light, expert says
December 13, 2024
North Korean Il-76 cargo planes make rare flights to northeast coast
Flights point to possible urgent military shipments, as Il-76 conversion to early warning aircraft enters new stage
December 13, 2024
From aid to academia: The status of foreign organizations in North Korea
An in-depth look at all the NGOs, businesses and schools that have resumed operations after pandemic closures
December 13, 2024
North Korea accuses US of extending ‘hegemony’ with new space unit in Japan
An in-depth analysis of criticism of Space Force, Mount Paektu pilgrims, coverage of ROK protests and more
December 13, 2024
In 6 hours, Yoon did the impossible: Make North Korea look like the rational one
Martial law tarnished South Korea’s image as reliable security partner, and hopes for bigger role in US nuclear policy
December 13, 2024
North Korea expanding rail access to airport near Wonsan mega resort: Imagery
Work on passenger or cargo station is part of ongoing construction at Wonsan Kalma ahead of scheduled May 2025 opening
December 12, 2024
Assad’s fall deprives North Korea of a fellow pariah, but its focus is elsewhere
While scant cooperation limits impact of events in Syria, rebel victory could deal blow to DPRK allies Russia and Iran
December 12, 2024
