Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
North Korean elites are unhappy. But don’t expect a mass exodus.
High-level defections highlight a loss of hope among DPRK officials, a growing cause of concern for Kim Jong Un’s rule
North Korea in September 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from September 1 to September 31, 2024
CIA seeks new North Korean informants, declaring it’s ‘open for business’
US agency releases Korean instructions on how to contact securely in bid to expand intel-gathering on secretive country
North Korean trademark applications raise red flags about business in Russia
NK News uncovers 11 more DPRK firms that laid groundwork to enter Russian market this year, including 2 last month
Youngah Lee: Why a ‘peace regime’ must come before unification with North Korea
Head of progressive civic group explains why she believes US military presence stands in way of better inter-Korean ties
Record number of North Korean firms set to export goods to Russia in 2024: Data
Russian trade declarations point to growing demand for DPRK foodstuffs and medicine, despite UN sanctions on many goods
Japan’s new leader, Kim Yo Jong slams Zelensky and advisory on DPRK IT workers
NK News’ Shreyas Reddy discusses how Shigeru Ishiba will approach North Korea and warnings about cyberattacks
Shigeru Ishiba’s ambitions for nuke sharing to deter North Korea face long odds
New Japanese leader wants to establish ‘Asian NATO’ with US and partners but faces skepticism at home and in Washington
North Korea says it won’t negotiate away nukes regardless who wins US election
In speech, envoy tells UN that US-ROK nuclear consultative group is biggest threat to DPRK, justifying military buildup
Chinese man extradited to US to face charges over North Korea tobacco smuggling
Australia hands over Jin Guanghua to stand trial for allegedly raking in $700M for DPRK using US banks
