March 29, 2024

Foreign Relations

Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations

South Korea, Germany warn of North Korean cyberattacks against defense industry

South Korea, Germany warn of North Korean cyberattacks against defense industry

Joint advisory asserts DPRK cybercriminals are stealing military tech to develop weapons like satellites and submarines

South Korea, Germany warn of North Korean cyberattacks against defense industry
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 20, 2024
How North Korean aggression and the Taiwan election complicate China-DPRK ties
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How North Korean aggression and the Taiwan election complicate China-DPRK ties

Beijing wants to work with Pyongyang to destabilize US alliances, but doesn’t want an increase in peninsula tensions

How North Korean aggression and the Taiwan election complicate China-DPRK ties
John Petrushka
John Petrushka February 20, 2024
Putin gives Kim Jong Un a car in violation of UN sanctions

Putin gives Kim Jong Un a car in violation of UN sanctions

Latest exchange between Russia and North Korea comes amid ongoing weapons trade

Putin gives Kim Jong Un a car in violation of UN sanctions
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 20, 2024
North Korea says foreign acts won’t attend spring art festival in April

North Korea says foreign acts won’t attend spring art festival in April

DPRK officials tell NK News that international artists will perform via video and tourism won’t resume for 2-3 months

North Korea says foreign acts won’t attend spring art festival in April
Joe Smith
Joe Smith February 19, 2024
North Korean vessel with shady past spotted loitering in Russian waters
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North Korean vessel with shady past spotted loitering in Russian waters

Data shows Kum Ya never made scheduled port call with expert suggesting unusual movement points to ship-to-ship transfer

North Korean vessel with shady past spotted loitering in Russian waters
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 16, 2024
North Korea’s national anthem drops unification reference amid ongoing purge

North Korea’s national anthem drops unification reference amid ongoing purge

Removal of phrase about undivided Korean Peninsula follows Kim Jong Un’s call for ‘decisive’ inter-Korean policy change

North Korea’s national anthem drops unification reference amid ongoing purge
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 16, 2024
Kim Yo Jong floats possible engagement between North Korea and Japan

Kim Yo Jong floats possible engagement between North Korea and Japan

But DPRK leader’s sister caveated statement as being her ‘personal views,’ adding conditions Tokyo must first meet 

Kim Yo Jong floats possible engagement between North Korea and Japan
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 16, 2024
North Korea slams US human rights envoy after her arrival in Seoul

North Korea slams US human rights envoy after her arrival in Seoul

While state media has slammed Julie Turner in previous statements, activists say this rhetoric was particularly harsh

North Korea slams US human rights envoy after her arrival in Seoul
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer February 15, 2024
State media review: North Korean festivals build up to former leader’s birthday
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State media review: North Korean festivals build up to former leader’s birthday

An in-depth analysis of events for Kim Jong Il’s birth anniversary, regional development and an official visit to Russia

State media review: North Korean festivals build up to former leader’s birthday
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 15, 2024
Analyzing the US-ROK alliance’s impact on North Korea’s policies – Ep. 329
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Analyzing the US-ROK alliance’s impact on North Korea’s policies – Ep. 329

Korea Economic Institute of America’s new president discusses his role assessing inter-Korean relations and latest book

Analyzing the US-ROK alliance’s impact on North Korea’s policies – Ep. 329
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News February 14, 2024
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