Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
China appoints new special representative for Korean Peninsula affairs
Liu Xiaoming — formerly an ambassador to the U.K., Egypt and North Korea — will now handle both Seoul and Pyongyang
North Koreans are stranded in Nigeria or illegally working in local clinics
A 2019 U.N. ban ordered all North Korean workers home, but COVID-19 disruptions leave some still waiting for deportation
US and South Korea sign military cost-sharing deal after years of heated talks
Some analysts say the deal marks a return to a strong U.S.-ROK alliance after contentious negotiations with Trump
South Korea’s right-wing resurgence spells uncertainty for North Korea policy
After summits and promises of peace, the South Korean president’s party suffered a crushing defeat at the by-elections
US open to ‘some form of diplomacy’ with North Korea: White House spokesperson
U.S. Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Washington has a “clear objective” to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula
Why North Korea’s Olympic withdrawal is about much more than public health
Public health is only a partial reason for North Korea’s decision to withdraw from Tokyo. The timing just isn’t right.
North Korea skipping Tokyo Olympics ‘consistent’ with its COVID-19 measures: US
Korea Sport and Olympics Committee says DPRK could reverse decision as late as June, but experts are doubtful
How North Korea will take advantage of the new US-China Cold War
China needs North Korea to act as a buffer against the U.S.-allied South Korea more than ever
North Korean missile experts suspected of supporting Iran’s weapons programs: UN
Panel identifies 13 DPRK technicians accused of visiting Iran, describes transfer of critical missile parts
How Chinese netizens reacted to North Korea’s contentious ballistic missile test
The missile launch sparked commentary on North Korea not seen on Chinese social media for some time
