Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
US, ROK nuke envoys hold talks on strengthening joint action against North Korea
Meeting in Washington follows DPRK’s failed satellite launch and comes as allies boost efforts against cyber threats
June 13, 2023
Russia resumes oil exports to North Korea after two-year hiatus, UN data shows
Moscow has sent 67K barrels of refined oil to DPRK since December, as two sides boast of ‘heyday’ for bilateral ties
June 13, 2023
Book review: ‘The Sister’ tells the tale of North Korean ‘despotess’ Kim Yo Jong
Sung-yoon Lee combines history and speculation to paint DPRK leader’s sister as ‘devil woman,’ with mixed results
June 13, 2023
South Korea confirms China trying to fish out North Korean rocket debris
Chinese warships not interfering with ROK efforts to salvage wreckage of failed satellite launch, Seoul says
June 12, 2023
Russia says it exported 1,300 tons of wheat flour to North Korea in May
Moscow has released regular updates on grain shipments this year, despite formerly suspending publication of trade data
June 12, 2023
What we can learn from UN inquiry into North Korean human rights, 10 years on
The situation has improved little since Commission of Inquiry issued landmark report, but there is still a way forward
June 12, 2023
North Korea points finger at Zelenskyy after Kakhovka dam collapse
Experts say statement backing Russian narrative seeks to curry favor with Moscow as Ukraine war drags on
June 9, 2023
China-North Korea trade picks up at two key border crossings: Imagery
Imports continue to go through quarantine procedures on DPRK side, as authorities maintain COVID controls
June 9, 2023
North Korean weightlifters skip Olympic qualifier in Cuba despite registering
Absence means athletes won’t be able to compete in Paris and suggests DPRK hasn’t eased COVID border controls
June 9, 2023
As China’s demands to Seoul multiply, hopes for cooperation on North Korea dim
Beijing reportedly issued 4 new conditions for improving ties last month, but Yoon is placing his bets on US and Japan
June 8, 2023
