Beyond CRINK: Southeast Asia in North Korea’s New Diplomacy
Recent flurry of high-level contact with Vietnam, Laos and Indonesia points to expansion of DPRK diplomacy beyond China and Russia.
Liaoning Leadership: Party Secretaries in Dandong and the Top Provincial Job
Appointments of Xu Kunlin and Song Cheng as CCP heads of Liaoning and Dandong indicate greater focus on economy and security.
Betting on Moscow: DPRK’s Overtures to Belarus Reflect Broader Russia Priority
In courting Belarus, North Korea is further expanding its connections to Russia, and related Eurasian security imperatives following KPA deployment in Ukraine.
Diplomatic Review, Oct 2025: First Visit by a Chinese Premier to the DPRK in 16 Years
Li Qiang’s visit to Pyongyang to mark 80th WPK anniversary continues escalation in high-level diplomacy
The Long Crane of the Law: Liaoning Corruption and the Customs Bureau
Chinese President Xi Jinping steps up anti-corruption drive against customs officials amid strong trade growth with the DPRK and South Korea
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