According to the MEA, the Consulate General of India in North Korea was established in 1968, with diplomatic relations between the two countries at the embassy level established on December 10, 1973.
South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung sought US President Donald Trump’s help in engaging with North Korea to resolve issues related to its nuclear program.
China has long been North Korea's economic lifeline and main diplomatic backer. This year marks 65 years since the two countries signed a mutual defense treaty.