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North Korea foreign policy
Tourists and Diplomats Come Back to North Korea: A Chance for Renewed Engagement
By Elena Guido
North Korea’s near-simultaneous reopening to tourism and to Western diplomats after five years of isolation signals a dramatic shift in the country’s approach to international engagement.
Why Did North Korea’s Deputy Foreign Minister Visit Ulaanbaatar?
By Sumiya Chuluunbaatar
The first visit to Mongolia by a North Korean official in five years is part of a broader diplomatic gambit from Pyongyang.
Pyongyang Wants to Be DPRK, Not North Korea
By Mitch Shin
Underneath the belligerence, the reframing by Pyongyang actually opens an opportunity, if Seoul can seize it.
North Korea Is Closing Some Diplomatic Missions Abroad
By Hyung-jin Kim
South Korea thinks the closures are a sign of the North’s economic troubles and the effectiveness of sanctions.
How the Travis King Saga Relates to the North Korea-Russia Summit
By Seong-Hyon Lee
There are shifting dynamics in North Korea’s diplomatic strategy, particularly concerning its relationships with the U.S. and Russia.
Kim Jong Un Sends New Year’s Cards to Xi and Putin
By Mitch Shin
North Korean state media reported that Kim Jong Un sent New Year’s cards to leaders of various countries, including China and Russia.
Following NATO Summit, North Korea Denounces US-South Korea-Japan Joint Military Cooperation
By Mitch Shin
North Korea’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the country will beef up its self-defense capabilities against the U.S. and its allies.
How Pandemic Paranoia Is Driving North Korea’s Strategy
By Riccardo Villa
COVID-19 will continue to be the fundamental factor determining North Korea’s approach to the world.
North Korea: A Decade Under Kim Jong Un
By Rachel Minyoung Lee
What has the past decade revealed about Kim’s leadership style and goals for North Korea?
North Korea in a Nutshell
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Kongdan Oh.
5 Key Takeaways from North Korea’s Party Congress
By Gabriela Bernal
North Korea set an assertive tone for 2021 through its Party Congress.
North Korea Party Congress Begins With Kim Jong Un’s Confession of Failure on the Economy
By Mitch Shin
One of the most important events in North Korea started January 5 as Kim conveyed his messages over the quarantine and economy.
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