Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
North Korea is China’s biggest foreign wine market for fourth year in a row
DPRK sources wine through bulk imports at low cost, which likely makes its way to domestic bottlers and distributors
North Korea warns of ‘new level’ of measures ahead of US-ROK military drills
The drills next week will be aimed at countering DPRK threats, including those informed by lessons from the Ukraine war
Russia-North Korea car bridge contractor faces $1.5M lawsuit ahead of opening
The obscure firm with suspected ties to Chechen elites was picked by Russia to lead the project in Feb. 2025
North Korea silent on missile launches but outspoken ahead of Liberation Day
A recap of everything in state media this week, from critiques of Japan’s military buildup to summertime resort trips
Ukraine war experience gives North Korea new edge, UNC deputy commander warns
Nearly two years on, UNC has not confirmed the status of its probe into alleged South Korean drone flights to Pyongyang
Seoul’s nuclear submarine plans could spark arms race, North Korea warns
Pyongyang denounces US-ROK-Japan for advancing a potential ‘second AUKUS,’ despite pursuing its own nuclear submarines
40 North Korean women offered for hire as kimbap roll cooks, laborers in Russia
Listing states the women should earn $6 per hour each and must stay together, refusing to split the group
Russia can’t fight Ukraine without North Korea’s help: Zelensky
Ukrainian leader said Russia received new ballistic missiles from the DPRK, warns of Pyongyang’s growing capabilities
Unification Minister walks back push to call North Korea by its official name
Following the president’s warning and critique from cabinet members, Chung said that public consensus must come first
US-ROK drills to counter North Korean threats shaped by lessons from Ukraine war
Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise to incorporate GPS disruptions, cyberattacks and drone warfare simulations
