New Zealand–North Korea relations
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New Zealand–North Korea relations refers to international relations between
History
The
New Zealand was among those to respond to the UN call for help. New Zealand joined 15 other nations including Britain and the United States in the anti-communist war. But the Korean War was also significant, as it marked New Zealand's first move towards association with the United States in supporting that country's stand against communism.
New Zealand contributed six
After some debate, on 26 July 1950, the
The New Zealand-DPRK Society established in 1973 by Don Borrie and Wolf Rosenberg has played an important role promoting relations. Before official relations its activities included helping organise DPRK delegation visits (as in 1974 and 1978) and visits to the North, such as by the Whitireia Performing Arts Group (1993). Members of the Society also have visited the North often. Since the 2001 establishment of diplomatic relations the group has continued to actively facilitate and promote contact. For instance, it has helped organise DPRK delegation visits and New Zealand visits to the North in recent years. The Chair of the Society is Tim Beal.[4] Others who actively promote interaction with the DPRK include Rev Dr Stuart Vogel of the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa-New Zealand and Rev Richard Lawrence of the Waikato Institute of Technology (WINTEC) and the NZROK Friendship Society.[5]
2006 North Korean nuclear test
The
Trade
There has been no trade between the two countries in recent years, although some exported products from New Zealand reach North Korea via China. This lack of trade from any country over UN
Official visits
In June 2012, a senior-level delegation from the DPRK Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including the Director-General of Asia and Oceanic Countries, visited New Zealand seeking a better relationship, especially in education, cultural and economic fields. The delegation was especially interested in New Zealand's agricultural technology.[citation needed]
Other visits
In October 2005, Charlotte Glennie visited North Korea and became the first New Zealand journalist to film there officially.[9]
In September 2011, Benjamin Evans traveled with a
In April 2012, Karim Dickie revisited Pyongyang under invite by the Korean Committee for Cultural Relations with Foreign Countries (CCRFC). He appeared on behalf of the New Zealand Preparatory Committee, "representing all New Zealanders ... looking forward to friendship with [the] Korean people." – Pak Kyong-il, Chairman Korea New Zealand Friendship Society. During his visit, Dickie met government officials including
In November 2012, a North Korean civilian delegation visited New Zealand. The delegation was led by the Chairman and General Secretary of the Korea-New Zealand Friendship Society, a Pyongyang-based NGO, and included two teachers; from Kumsong College and Kumsong Middle School No 1.[citation needed] The purpose of the visit was to further develop relations between the Korea-New Zealand Friendship Society and NZ-DPRK Society, to consolidate plans for educational opportunities with the Waikato Institute of Technology (WINTEC), and to meet with a range of New Zealanders who could build on the relationships between the two countries. The two English-teachers, editing the new English language curriculum in North Korea, met educationalists and teaching professionals in New Zealand's to explore best practice teaching methods.[citation needed]
In July 2013, Karim Dickie made his third visit to attend events marking the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Korean War Armistice Agreement. During his stay he met government officials including Foreign Minister Pak Ui-chun, Kim Yong-nam, Hong Son-ok, General Secretary of the Supreme People's Assembly, and other officials.[citation needed]
See also
References
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- ^ Armstrong, John (28 October 2002). "NZ deceived over cash for North Korea". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 2008-12-25.
- ^ "North Korea – Country Information Paper – NZ Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade". Archived from the original on 2007-11-17. Retrieved 2008-02-18.
- ^ "Don Borrie Steps down as Chairman of the NZ DPRK Society". 20 January 2016.
- ^ http://www.nzasia.org.nz/journal/jas_dec2013_bellamy.pdf Archived 2019-01-16 at the Wayback Machine http://docs.business.auckland.ac.nz/Doc/Korean-Studies-in-Shift-Combined.pdf Archived 2015-01-13 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Beehive – Peters condemns North Korean missile tests Archived 2007-06-04 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Peters reports back to US on N Korea". The New Zealand Herald. 20 November 2007. Retrieved 30 October 2011.
- ^ a b "North Korea – Country Information Paper – NZ Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade". Archived from the original on 2007-11-17. Retrieved 2008-02-18.
- ^ "Secretive Nation". TVNZ. 24 October 2005. Retrieved 2008-09-12.
- ^ http://www.supportspecialneedstkd.co.nz/ [dead link]
- ^ http://www.supportspecialneedstkd.co.nz/aboutthetrip.html [dead link]