Foreign Relations
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State media review: North Korea shuns Cuban leader’s ‘affectionate greetings’
An in-depth analysis of Cuba-DPRK tensions, May Day celebrations and criticism of US space ‘militarization’
Dennis Halpin, advocate for North Korean refugees and comfort women, dies at 75
Former State Department official drew on his Catholic faith to promote human rights in both Koreas over five decades
Trump implies US could withdraw troops if ‘wealthy’ South Korea doesn’t pay more
Remarks come as Seoul and Washington expedite talks on cost-sharing for defense against North Korea ahead of US election
Why North Korea has embraced sustainable development – Ep. 340
Sojin Lim discusses the DPRK’s compliance with some international standards and disregard for others
The Panel of Experts on North Korea is dead. Long live the Panel of Experts.
End of UN group monitoring DPRK sanctions is a major loss, but it’s possible to limit damage and explore new approaches
Experts warn of consequences as UN sanctions panel on North Korea ends
Dissolution of Panel of Experts follows Russian veto of mandate and failure of Security Council talks to keep it alive
Iran denies North Korean delegation is visiting to discuss military cooperation
Tehran insists first visit in five years is to discuss ‘business,’ though expert says they have little but arms to trade
Slim majority of ROK elites oppose going nuclear to counter North Korea: Report
But CSIS survey finds most would reverse position if US backs down from security commitments, such as if Trump returns
Why some countries welcome North Korean laborers despite the sanctions risks
States evaluate benefits of hosting DPRK workers differently depending on need for labor, costs of punishment and more
Russia to gift eagles, snakes and other animals to North Korea’s biggest zoo
Expert says vow to send over 40 animals to Pyongyang Zoo reflects Moscow’s desire to expand ties beyond geopolitics
