Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Wen, we meet again
Despite having Pyongyang (and perhaps China) watchers glued to the news, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao’s visit to the DPRK did not produce anything in the way of major diplomatic breakthroughs. And why would it? […]
Table for 7 ?
There are no outward signs that the Six-Party Talks are set to immediately resume. But that has not stopped the intervention of world politics’ favorite busybody, French President Nicholas Sarkozy, from inviting himself to a […]
As everybody knelt to pray, the Premier did escape
China’s Premier Wen Jiabo has departed the DPRK. The midway events of Premier Wen’s visit are covered by KCTV, available here. (This link will redirect you to another site and open MS Media Player, so […]
The morning after the Premier
Have a look at KCTV’s coverage of Premier Wen Jiabao’s arrival in Pyongyang and the related events here.* Also, take a look at Adam Cathcart’s excellent blog, where he will offer some perspective from the […]
Fraternal Reunion ?
Once Premier Wen has departed the country, I will provide a complete report and some analysis on his visit. To see more photographs of his arrival in Pyongyang, please visit the excellent news resource Daylife. […]
Foreign Visits and an Under the Radar Cabinet Appointment
On 18 September, the North Korean press reported a meeting between Kim Jong-il and PRC State Councilor Dai Bingguo, a surrogate for Chinese President Hu Jintao. From photographs of the event, the meeting appeared to […]
