Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
Trump’s National Security Strategy risks aggravating tensions with North Korea
While the DPRK is clearly not a priority for the US, that doesn’t stop Pyongyang from antagonizing Seoul
December 19, 2025
North Korea-China trade rockets to six-year high, months after Kim-Xi summit
Imports from China rise to nearly $244M and drive exchange to highest level since Oct. 2019
December 18, 2025
DMZ demarcation line is not the border despite North Korean claims: UNC official
In interview, Lt. Gen. Derek Macaulay says loss of border markers and severed hotlines increase risk of miscalculation
December 18, 2025
Putin praises ‘brave’ North Korean troops for Kursk combat, demining operations
Russian president stresses deployment came at Kim Jong Un’s initiative, pledging support for fallen soldiers’ families
December 18, 2025
Seoul is ‘sitting out’ while North Korea learns war, Ukrainian journalist says
Editor for Kyiv Independent criticizes South Korea’s lack of support, says Kyiv doesn’t have bandwidth to counter DPRK
December 18, 2025
UN maritime agency makes rare visit to North Korea for shipping operations audit
IMO trip shows DPRK is willing to selectively engage global organizations that provide practical benefits, expert says
December 17, 2025
UNC reaffirms exclusive control over DMZ amid Seoul’s push to approve access
Multinational military force cites its authority under Armistice Agreement to administer border area with North Korea
December 17, 2025
North Korean government building burns down in city on China border
Satellite imagery and videos from China captured the blaze in Sinuiju, which went unreported in official media
December 17, 2025
Seoul’s unification, foreign ministries clash over who takes lead on North Korea
Wi Sung-lac says South Korea will aim to speak with ‘one voice’ after unification ministry excluded from talks with US
December 16, 2025
11 North Koreans have sought asylum in Russia since 2024, official data shows
Experts voice skepticism about numbers and whether DPRK nationals can receive protection amid allies’ Ukraine war ties
December 16, 2025
