CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -In 2018, beginning with North Korea’s participation in the 2018 Winter Olympics, the relationship has seen a major diplomatic breakthrough and become significantly warmer. In April 2018, the two countries signed the Panmunjom Declaration for Peace, Prosperity and Unification of the Korean Peninsula.

Detailed explanation-2: -North Korea and Egypt have a long history of good relations. Egypt recognized North Korea in 1963. It did not recognize South Korea until 1995.

Detailed explanation-3: -Vietnam is also an important partner of South Korea to exercise its Indo-Pacific strategy and the insight to strengthen South Korea’s relationship with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. It is said that Vietnam can be a “bridge” or “ambassador” representing South Korea’s influence to the Southeast Asia region.

Detailed explanation-4: -In 2019, South Korean president Moon Jae-in proposed reunification of the Korean peninsula by 2045.

Detailed explanation-5: -Relations between North Korea and the United States have been historically tense and hostile, as both countries have no diplomatic relations. The Swedish Embassy in Pyongyang is the U.S. protecting power and provides limited consular services to U.S. citizens.