Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
North Korea touts Tanchon power project and women’s soccer successes
A recap of everything in state media this week, from new hydropower capacity to sports victories
New book details uneasy lives of North Korea’s privileged but powerless
Jieun Baek’s study of elite defectors probes fear, loyalty and the prospects for regime change in North Korea
Andrei Lankov on DPRK’s new doctrine – North Korea Unpacked with Jacco Zwetsloot
The veteran North Korea scholar discusses constitutional changes, Moscow ties and Pyongyang’s survival strategy
Putin and Xi reject ‘foreign pressure’ on North Korea after Beijing summit
The two sides oppose sanctions and military pressure on the DPRK, while eyeing greater cooperation near the Tumen River
Two Koreas, one game: How the inter-Korean rivalry plays out in women’s soccer
In landmark clash of contrasting soccer styles, North and South Korean clubs chase sporting glory over political theater
Parades, panaceas and a sunken ship: North Korea-Russia cooperation grows
Anton Sokolin explains military pageantry, drone training, sanctions risks and the mystery surrounding the Ursa Major
Lee, Takaichi agree to join hands to restore peace on Korean Peninsula
However, the Japanese prime minister struck a different tone from Lee, who did not mention North Korea by name
Russian jet lands at North Korean resort city after flurry of official visits
The third Russian aircraft to reach North Korea’s east coast in a month follows tourist security talks
North Korean soccer team trounces Japan to win fifth U-17 Women’s Asian Cup
Alongside soccer success, DPRK weightlifters continue dominant performance with 2nd place finish at Asian championships
Trump says U.S. in contact with Kim Jong Un amid China state visit
U.S. president mentioned his ‘good’ ties with Kim, saying the DPRK leader has been ‘quiet’ and ‘respectful’ of America
