Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
North Korea reshuffles its foreign policy top brass: potential implications
Appointment of a new foreign minister is not surprising, but Ri Son Gwon, if his appointment is confirmed, is
Ri Su Yong, long-time stalwart of North Korean diplomacy, likely replaced
Former DPRK ambassador to Russia may have taken Ri's place on ruling party central committee, analyst says
Ri Yong Ho replaced as North Korean foreign minister, sources say
Ri Son Gwon will be replacement, sources say, a shift which could see major changes to foreign policy posture
U.S. ambassador comments on inter-Korean tourism “inappropriate,” South says
Statement follows Harry Harris's insistence that any South Korean travel to the North may require ROK-U.S. consultation
‘Fire and fury’ in the Middle East: how the Iran crisis could impact North Korea
The drone strike that killed Iranian general Qassem Soleimani on January 3 has likely shaken up Pyongyang's leadership
U.S. should be consulted on potential South Korean tourism to the North: Harris
Items in future South Korean tourist luggages could possibly breach sanctions, ambassador says
Almost all North Korean workers have now left Russia, senior diplomat says
Foreign ministry official says some may remain due to temporary "logistic" issues, however
New North Korean film stresses military path after standing up to U.S. in 2019
2.5 hr propaganda film recounts Kim’s 2019 summits, economic and military visits, and DPRK’s self-reliant “new path”
China “very helpful” to U.S. in negotiations with North Korea, Trump claims
U.S. President compares ongoing negotiations with DPRK to game of chess or poker
Why birthday card diplomacy can’t revive failing U.S.-North Korea talks
Good relations between Kim and Trump can't conceal how broken the diplomatic process has become
