Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
What did South Korean media make of Donald Trump’s UN speech?
Right-leaning media gave Trump extensive coverage, while the left opted for a domestic focus
North Korean freight to Chinese bulk ports continues
Vessel with shady past arrives at a Shanghai facility equipped to handle coal and iron
Why a freeze deal, despite its flaws, is the only remedy for N. Korea’s nukes
The DPRK may cheat - but a deal would buy time the U.S. desperately needs
Where U.S. North Korea strategy goes from here
Washington is likely to move forward under its own steam when it comes to further responses against the North
What UNSCR 2375 means for North Korea’s joint ventures
Differing perspectives on what constitutes a permissible JV will likely sandbag deliberations
Another North Korean ship heads to Chinese coal, iron port
Visit occurred one week after Resolution 2371's implementation date
How the U.S.’s North Korea travel ban politicizes humanitarian aid
The need for State Department approval of aid projects risks undermining NGO independence
Resolution 2375: Strongest ever sanctions, or a very small step?
New measures will have a rippling effect, but implementation remains a challenge
U.S. State Department says Chinese crude still flowing to North Korea
Fact sheet says 4 million barrels cross the border each year
Why the ROK-U.S. alliance must have an open debate on deploying nuclear weapons
Retired South Korean LTG In-Bum Chun weighs in on the growing debate in the South
