4 days ago · 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.

Oct 30, 2024 · Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the Kingdom of Belgium and the European Union and Permanent Mission to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization

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.

This is a list of diplomatic missions of North Korea. In the Cold War era its foreign policy was focused on the Soviet bloc countries, while it actively courted allies in the developing world.

Dec 16, 2020 · Over the years, the EU has donated over a 100 million euros of aid to North Korea ($121.6 million) and almost all EU member states have bilateral diplomatic relations with Pyongyang. Yet the EU itself still has no delegation present in Pyongyang and North Korea has no mission (or 'embassy') in Brussels, where the EU headquarters is located.

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.

Side-by-side comparison showcasing the relative conventional fighting strengths of North Korea and Belgium for the year 2025. The selected countries for comparison, North Korea and Belgium, are displayed below in side-by-side format.

Mar 1, 2023 · In 2001, Germany, Greece, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Spain stochastically established diplomatic ties with North Korea, with Ireland playing catch-up in 2003. Now, most EU members choose to be represented via their Embassies in …

Sep 28, 2022 · NATO approved Korea’s request to designate Seoul’s Embassy in Belgium as its permanent mission to the organization. “The Republic of Korea is an active NATO partner,” said the North Atlantic Council on its website.

Oct 23, 2007 · Belgium has granted residency to a North Korean defector, bringing to nine the number of North Korean refugees who have been granted permanent residency in the European nation, a U.S.-based...