Ministry of Foreign Affairs
South of the Border
Yet again, the presence of an active Department Director at the KWP International Department in the person of Kim Yong-il is making itself known. The DPRK has appointed a new Ambassador to Mexico. The DPRK […]
New NK Diploreps in Beijing
JoongAng Daily reports that the DPRK is replacing its ambassador and deputy chief of mission in Beijing imminently. Cho Jin-su, who has been the NK ambassador in China for ten years will be replaced by […]
Interactive NK Week
Update 1.) Kim Jong-il met with CCP International Director Wang Jiarui. 2.) The inter-Korean meeting ended without an agreement and a joint statement from North Korea’s Ministry of Public Security and State Security Departments: “We […]
US-DPRK Exchange of Musicians and Diplomats
Yomiuri Shimbun reports that the US State Department, according to its sources, may approve entry visas for members of the DPRK’s State Symphony Orchestra to give a concert, and a visit by senior MOFA officials […]
Six Party Squawk
Yomiuri Shimbun reports that the Party of Five has arrived at a general consensus about proposals aimed at the North Koreans’ return trip to the Six Party Talks: According to sources, the United States is […]
New KWP International Director
Kim Yong-il has been appointed to fill the vacant position of Department Director in the KWP’s International Department. Mr. Kim’s change in position was announced in a KCNA report about an International Department reception given […]
Not Beijing Bound?
Yonhap quotes an anonymous ROK Official who says that, “Kim Jong-il won’t make a visit to China soon.” A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said earlier this week of the trip, “I haven’t heard any such […]
