Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
The time is ripe for Donald Trump to play peacemaker with North Korea
Fresh off Gaza success, the US president has a rare chance to restart diplomacy during his upcoming visit to South Korea
A North Korean soldier’s defection, and a possible Trump-Kim meeting
NK News’ Jooheon Kim breaks down a dangerous border crossing, upcoming APEC summit and a DPRK defense deal with Vietnam
Majority of South Koreans say unification ‘unnecessary’ for first time: Survey
KINU finds record support for peaceful coexistence with North Korea, while more oppose than support humanitarian aid
South Korea suspends JSA tours amid speculation about Trump-Kim Jong Un meeting
US president set to visit ROK from Oct. 29-30 after expressing interesting in meeting North Korean leader this year
Russia says it will help North Korea modernize outdated power plants
But Moscow subsequently retracts announcement, possibly reflecting political sensitivities ahead of Putin-Trump talks
North Korea-China trade surges to six-year high on heels of Kim-Xi summit
Rising imports and exports drive September exchanges to $271M in the latest sign of warming ties
Seoul downplays reports of defense ties between Indonesia and North Korea
Arms agency says there’s no confirmation as Jakarta denies deal, amid concerns ROK partner could provide tech to DPRK
Book review: Stories from North and South Korea confront specter of ‘US empire’
Anchored by DPRK war tales, ‘Islands Ablaze’ explores Koreans who resist evil Yankees, or seek to benefit from US power
North Korea kicks off light industry expo showcasing new phones, LEGO knockoffs
An in-depth analysis of Pyongyang product promotions, Kim’s letter to Xi, party congress propaganda and more
Where North Korea-China ties are headed after a flurry of high-level diplomacy
Beijing appears intent to reassert influence to offset Moscow, but symbolism is likely to trump substantive cooperation
