Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
South Korea prepared to deter North, even if US moves defense systems: Lee
The South Korean president conceded that U.S. forces may relocate their assets based on their operational needs
China, North Korea resume train service after six-year suspension
Photos of train tickets and receipts show China, DPRK restarting routes after hiatus
China ‘intercepted’ helicopter tracking North Korean smuggling, Australia says
Beijing responded by accusing Australia of conducting 'close-in reconnaissance' under the guise of sanctions monitoring
North Korea abruptly cancels sold-out international marathon
Authorities call off race without explanation, casting doubt on North Korea’s readiness to resume foreign tourism
Breaking down the debate over military exercises on the Korean Peninsula
U.S. and South Korean troops are kicking off their large-scale military exercises this week
UN envoy proposes new system for monitoring North Korean human rights
Elizabeth Salmón calls for greater efforts to hold DPRK accountable, identifying 49 indicators for tracing compliance
Seoul seeks to build blockchain-based ‘peace trade system’ with North Korea
Expert says ambitious engagement plans are a ‘pipe dream’ that fail to reflect DPRK’s rejection of inter-Korean ties
North Korea goes into overdrive to promote Party Congress plans
A recap of everything in state media this week, from criticism of US strikes on Iran to post-congress mass rallies
North Korean and Russian cyber actors may be teaming up. So must allies.
South Korea and the UK need to increase joint efforts to counter illicit activity by shared adversaries in cyberspace
China’s repatriation of North Koreans may be crimes against humanity: Report
Human rights group says it has also documented forced abortions and beatings by Chinese and DPRK officials
