Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
Air China set to revive Beijing-Pyongyang route for first time since 2020
Six years after halting the service China’s state airline lists flights starting March 30, follows rail resumption
Russia shares technical standards with North Korea, a boon for cooperation
Experts say vast database could help DPRK improve suitability of products for Russian market, potentially even weapons
US blacklists 2 companies, 6 individuals over North Korean IT worker schemes
Sanctions against actors in the DPRK, Vietnam, Laos and Spain take aim at networks funding Pyongyang’s weapons programs
North Korea hypes upcoming election as the ‘most democratic’ in the world
A recap of everything in state media this week, from US-ROK drills and Iran’s new leader to compulsory voting
Iran oil shock threatens North Korea from its fuel pumps to black markets
For North Korea, the pain from oil price hikes is compounded by the source of much of its fuel: black markets
Chinese passenger train crosses into North Korea for first time in 6 years
Social media footage shows a locomotive pulling seven cars into North Korea’s Sinuiju
How a USFK asset move to the Middle East could impact North Korea deterrence
Relocation amid Iran conflict could open up gaps, but aligns with overall ‘strategic flexibility’ push, experts say
North Korea signals support for Iran’s new leader, while slamming US and Israel
Pyongyang’s message showcases solidarity with Iran’s new government, while continuing to sidestep former leader’s death
A canceled Pyongyang marathon, a renamed community and a harsh reality in China
This week’s roundup with Shreyas Reddy, followed by in-depth conversation with NKDB’s Hanna Song on forced repatriation
How the world can get ahead of North Korean hackers’ crypto playbook
Former US sanctions official warns DPRK is outpacing enforcement, stressing need for public-private cooperation
