North Korea prefers to focus instead on self-reliance and military deterrence, says Singapore's foreign affairs minister.

North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui met with Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan in Pyongyang on Tuesday, state media reported Wednesday, am

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan has encouraged North Korea to engage constructively with the region and maintain open channels for...

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Thursday called for Singapore’s support in fostering an environment favorable for renewed dialogue with North Korea during talks wi

North Korea prefers to focus instead on self-reliance and military deterrence, says Singapore's foreign affairs minister.

Pyongyang closer to Russia, China but not ready to open communication channels with US, S Korea or Japan, says FM.

Pyongyang closer to Russia, China but not ready to open communication channels with US, S Korea or Japan, says FM.

SEOUL, May 29 — North Korea does not seem keen to engage with the United States, South Korea or Japan and is focused on building up its self-reliance and military deterrence,...

SINGAPORE: North Korea does not seem keen on diplomacy with Washington and Seoul, instead choosing to strengthen self-reliance and military deterrence, Singapore’s foreign…

Singapore's foreign minister Vivian Balakrishnan recently made trip to the reclusive state.