Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
US sanctions North Korean for facilitating arms sales to Russia’s Wagner Group
Designation of Rim Yong Hyok comes after Washington accused DPRK of shipping munitions to paramilitary group last year
July 21, 2023
North Korea warns US nuke deployment to South could trigger preemptive strike
DPRK defense minister calls US nuclear missile submarine’s visit to Busan this week a ‘dangerous’ step
July 20, 2023
State media review: North Korea hypes ‘victory’ over US ahead of major holiday
An in-depth review of preparations for Korean War anniversary, extreme weather, a travelog bashing Buddhism and more
July 20, 2023
Kim Yo Jong is barking at the US, but North Korea probably won’t bite
Flurry of statements is likely an attempt at verbal deterrence, not a harbinger of violence or signal DPRK seeks talks
July 20, 2023
The other American soldiers who defected to North Korea and came to regret it
Past defectors fled punishment similar to recent border-crosser Travis King, and their fates may reflect on his
July 19, 2023
Yoon boards US nuke missile sub in Busan, repeats ‘end of regime’ threat to DPRK
South Korean president calls submarine visit ‘reassuring’ as allies discuss nuclear contingencies aimed at North Korea
July 19, 2023
US soldier who crossed to North Korea faced charges for assault, property damage
ROK court records fill out profile of apparent defector Travis King, though his motivations and future remain unclear
July 19, 2023
How North Korea will handle the case of US soldier who illegally entered country
Evidence suggests DPRK will release American in short order, but COVID and hotline issues could complicate things
July 19, 2023
What’s next for the American soldier who crossed into North Korea – Ep. 298
The NK News team discusses possible outcomes of apparent defection and when DPRK shot down a US spy plane in 1969
July 19, 2023
Why North Korea is one of the only nations to use force to defend its EEZ claims
DPRK has long imposed extreme restrictions over its exclusive economic zone, leading to violent encounters in past
July 19, 2023
