Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
North Korean leader Kim crosses into China via armored train: State media
Kim Jong Un set to attend military parade, meet Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin in Beijing
September 2, 2025
Russia preparing to welcome North Korean police delegation to Moscow: Records
Ministry of Internal Affairs sought VIP vehicle for Sept. 1-4 visit, though neither side has announced trip
September 1, 2025
Record $60B Japan military budget focuses on new assets to counter North Korea
Proposal prioritizes anti-missile and coastal defenses in response to threats like DPRK’s hypersonic missiles
September 1, 2025
Putin-Kim Jong Un meeting in the works for Beijing visit, Kremlin says
Russian and North Korean leaders set to attend Chinese military parade and sit on either side of President Xi Jinping
September 1, 2025
Kim Jong Un again consoles families of fallen DPRK soldiers, reveals more deaths
NK News identified 250 portraits of fallen soldiers killed in 'overseas' operations, including 101 honored last week
August 30, 2025
North Korea’s economy grows at fastest pace in eight years: BOK report
South Korea’s central bank attributed 3.7% growth to state projects, manufacturing and closer cooperation with Russia
August 29, 2025
North Korean cosmetics makers becomes latest firm looking to sell beer in Russia
Korea Thaesong registers trademark with Russian authorities, though it's unclear if they maintain brewing facilities
August 29, 2025
Satellite imagery points to lull in North Korea-Russia arms smuggling operation
Analysis shows Russian ships linked to weapons transfers made at least two voyages to Rason in July, even less in August
August 29, 2025
Seoul to monitor Kim Jong Un’s visit to China for signs of diplomatic shift
Top officials say Kim’s overseas trip could open doors for renewed dialogue but caution against raising expectations
August 29, 2025
Top North Korean military official slams US fighter jet deployments to South
An in-depth analysis of US-ROK drill criticism, insensitivity around disabilities, Youth Day festivities and more
August 29, 2025
