Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
ROK ban on North Korean media limits free speech, State Department says
US highlights how South Korean laws restrict freedoms, while finding no changes to DPRK’s poor human rights situation
Breaking the deadlock: When China took the lead in talks with North Korea
Beijing proved its ability to negotiate with US, DPRK and ROK in past, and it may be last hope to revive diplomacy now
North Korean agricultural and forestry delegations to visit Russia
Expert describes uptick in contact between two sides as Moscow’s bid to repay Pyongyang for weapons supplies
North Korea launched cruise and anti-aircraft missiles on Friday: State media
First such tests since February come amid joint US-ROK air force drills, though leader Kim Jong Un not reported present
North Korea slams US envoy for ‘begging’ to revive sanctions during Asia trip
DPRK accuses Linda Thomas-Greenfield of ignoring deteriorating situation in Middle East by visiting ROK and Japan
State media review: Kim Jong Un’s leadership cult dims the Day of the Sun
An in-depth analysis of Kim Il Sung’s birthday bash, a $2M gift to Chongryon, Bulgaria-DPRK ties and more
The ups and downs of negotiating with North Koreans – Ep. 338
Retired US Air Force Lt. Col. Aaron Trimble recounts his work engaging with DPRK officers at Panmunjom
US exploring alternatives to North Korea sanctions panel in and out of UN: Envoy
Linda Thomas-Greenfield signals US doesn’t expect deal to save Panel of Experts after Russia vetoed mandate last month
US indicts ex-North Korean diplomat for conning American banks to smuggle goods
Ri Myong Ho faces 20 charges for alleged money laundering and other crimes while working at DPRK Embassy in Thailand
Russian firm restarts coal project in North Korea after over 4-year suspension
Activity at Rason could aim to resume coal transshipment as two countries engage in alleged arms trade at adjacent piers
