Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
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
North Korea can use gene-editing tech to craft military bioweapons, US warns
Expert says Pyongyang’s reported adoption of CRISPR suggests DPRK is taking ‘relatively new approach’ to biowarfare
US eyeing alternative to UN panel on North Korea, envoy tells ROK defense chief
Linda Thomas-Greenfield voices concern DPRK could freely develop missiles without sanctions monitoring body
North Korea lauds event with pro-regime groups on promoting ‘Juche idea’
High-profile seminar aims to convince North Koreans that foreigners admire state ideology of Kim regime, experts say
After the Panel: Weighing the best alternatives to monitor North Korea sanctions
Replacing the UN Panel of Experts will require consensus on the strategic purpose of the DPRK sanctions regime
Kim Jong Un holds talks with top Chinese official as two sides celebrate ties
Both sides tight-lipped about talks as Beijing remains cautious about aligning with ‘rogue’ North Korea, expert says
