Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
Two Americans sentenced for helping North Korean IT workers steal from US firms
Kejia and Zhenxia Wang supported scheme to defraud over 100 US firms and steal sensitive data from defense contractors
Russian-occupied Ukrainian region discusses deepening ties with North Korea
Kherson governor meets DPRK ambassador, raises possibility of food exports and humanitarian cooperation
UN nuclear watchdog chief seeks ROK support in tackling North Korean nuke threat
IAEA’s Grossi expresses ‘deep concerns’ as Pyongyang’s unchecked nuclear arsenal expands to ‘a few dozen warheads’
US, ROK and Japan discuss naval cooperation to counter North Korea
Senior commanders hold talks as DPRK continues missile testing from new warships
North Korean economy is ‘recovering’ thanks to Russia, China ties: Seoul
Unification Ministry says Pyongyang is leveraging US-China competition to increase its autonomy and bargaining power
China greenlights new seafood inspection facility on North Korea border
Facility can process up to 2K tons of imported seafood, though sanctions and Chinese rules restrict such trade with DPRK
Trump’s war with Iran has left prospects for North Korea talks on life support
Killing of Iranian leader is unsettling for Pyongyang, but its measured response suggests it hasn’t fully closed door
Human rights commission says Seoul should protect North Korean POWs in Ukraine
State-funded watchdog calls for South Korea to support the prisoners’ entry and prevent their forced repatriation
Kim Jong Un donates $2M to educate pro-North Korea youth in Japan
State media reports a roughly 10% increase from last year amid push to promote loyalty of next generation
Trump nominates former congresswoman Michelle Steel as ambassador to Seoul
Born in South Korea, Steel has advocated for North Korean human rights and is poised to fill over yearlong vacancy
