Belgium's forgotten war? Korea conflict turns 70 - The Brussels …
On 25 June 1950, North Korea launched a surprise invasion on Western-backed South Korea, with the intention of occupying the entire Korean Peninsula. After a blistering attack, backed initially by the Soviet Union, the war seemed to be over before it had even started.
Foreign relations of Belgium - Wikipedia
Belgium is a country in Europe and member of major international organizations like the European Union and NATO which are both headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. As a federal state, the Communities and Regions have their own foreign relations and …
North Korea–European Union relations - Wikipedia
In March 2002, the DPRK's trade minister visited certain EU member states, including Belgium, Italy, the United Kingdom, and Sweden, and the country has also been known to send short-term trainees to Europe.
Foreign relations of North Korea - Wikipedia
North Korea has diplomatic relations with 160 states. The country's foreign relations have been dominated by its conflict with South Korea and its historical ties to the Soviet Union. Both the government of North Korea and the government of South Korea claim to be the sole legitimate government of the whole of Korea.
First North Korean delegation to attend EU-related meetings …
North Korea’s foreign ministry will dispatch its first delegation to Brussels since the global COVID-19 pandemic began early last year, multiple sources confirmed to NK News. Two mid-ranking diplomats from the DPRK Embassy in Berlin will visit the Belgian capital for meetings with the European Parliament’s Delegation for Relations with the ...
Special Envoy on North Korean Human Rights Issues Turner's Trip …
Nov 14, 2023 · Special Envoy on North Korean Human Rights Issues Julie Turner will travel to Brussels, Belgium from November 15-16. During her visit, Ambassador Turner will meet with representatives of the Republic of Korea (ROK) for bilateral consultations on Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) human rights. Special Envoy Turner will also meet with EU representatives, other […]
Blinken in Brussels: North Korea's involvement in Ukraine …
Nov 13, 2024 · North Korea’s involvement in the Ukrainian conflict "requires a firm response," US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in Brussels on Wednesday during a visit to NATO.
North Korea's assembly meets but no mention of unification, …
11 hours ago · North Korea's Supreme People's Assembly (SPA) met over two days this week and reported on its achievements during 2024 but state media made no mention of anticipated changes to the constitution ...
North Korean deployment is ‘dangerous expansion’ of support for …
Nov 9, 2024 · BRUSSELS - Nato members said on Nov 8 that the deployment of North Korean troops is a "dangerous expansion" of the country's support for Russia's war against Ukraine.
Japan opens independent mission to NATO as tensions with Russia, North …
Japan has formally inaugurated an independent mission to the NATO military alliance as Tokyo and NATO seek to bolster cooperation amid escalating tensions from Russia, China and North Korea ...