Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
North Korea’s economy grows at fastest pace in eight years: BOK report
South Korea’s central bank attributed 3.7% growth to state projects, manufacturing and closer cooperation with Russia
North Korean cosmetics makers becomes latest firm looking to sell beer in Russia
Korea Thaesong registers trademark with Russian authorities, though it's unclear if they maintain brewing facilities
Satellite imagery points to lull in North Korea-Russia arms smuggling operation
Analysis shows Russian ships linked to weapons transfers made at least two voyages to Rason in July, even less in August
Seoul to monitor Kim Jong Un’s visit to China for signs of diplomatic shift
Top officials say Kim’s overseas trip could open doors for renewed dialogue but caution against raising expectations
Top North Korean military official slams US fighter jet deployments to South
An in-depth analysis of US-ROK drill criticism, insensitivity around disabilities, Youth Day festivities and more
Billions from bullion: The hidden history of North Korea’s gold sales in the UK
Decades before turning to crypto, the DPRK raked in billions for its coffers through a far more conventional source
Why Kim Jong Un at China’s parade could be game-changer for peninsula diplomacy
Planned visit could revive ties with Beijing and even jump-start talks with US, especially if Trump decides to join
Joseph Torigian: How Xi Jinping’s father rebuilt China-North Korea ties
Scholar examines Xi Zhongxun’s delicate diplomacy with Pyongyang and how that pivotal period shapes relations today
US sanctions Russian, Chinese targets over North Korean IT worker schemes
New designations part of coordinated actions with Seoul and Tokyo to curb DPRK activity in support of nuclear program
Kim Jong Un to attend major Chinese military parade in early September
North Korean leader will join Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin at event, marking his first visit to China since 2019
