Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
Russian military jet makes brief trip to North Korea for first time this year
Allies have not revealed purpose of visit, which comes after jet flew to Abu Dhabi for peace talks with Ukraine
February 10, 2026
Epstein files, North Korean POWs and the looming Party Congress
NK News reporters discuss North Korea mentions in Epstein’s emails and plans to hold the congress in late February
February 10, 2026
US, South Korea kick off joint air training but scale back number of drills
Expert suggests reduction aims to support diplomacy with North Korea, despite increase in participating troops
February 9, 2026
Record number of Russians visited North Korea in 2025, official data shows
Moscow says nearly 10K made trip amid surge in tourism and diplomacy, even as it hides entries by DPRK nationals
February 9, 2026
North Korean ambassador gives rare interview to Chinese media
Ri Ryong Nam offers brief remarks on ‘positive’ outlook for bilateral ties but avoids specifics, attending Beijing event
February 9, 2026
North Korea to hold Party Congress in late February: State media
The highly anticipated meeting is poised to set the DPRK’s policy direction for the coming five years
February 8, 2026
Ukraine has legal obligation not to repatriate North Korean POWs: UN envoy
Elizabeth Salmón also says human rights should at the center of negotiations with Pyongyang, visiting Seoul for talks
February 6, 2026
Belarus shipped tons of meat to North Korea with help of Polish firm: Report
DPRK allegedly sent auto parts to Belarusian manufacturer of missile launchers as well, underscoring growing trade ties
February 6, 2026
‘New developments’ on North Korea likely in next few days, Seoul official says
But reported remarks during ROK foreign minister’s visit to Washington downplay possibility of US-DPRK diplomacy
February 6, 2026
North Korea goes into a holding pattern ahead of the Party Congress
A recap of everything in state media this week, from groundbreaking ceremonies to prepping Kim Jong Il’s birthday bash
February 6, 2026
