The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea regards independence, peace and friendship as the main ideals of its foreign policy and the principles of its external activities.
The DPRK government establishes diplomatic as well as political, economic and cultural relations with all friendly countries, on the principles of complete equality, independence, mutual respect, non-interference in each other’s affairs and mutual benefit.
It promotes unity with people all over the world who defend their independence, and resolutely supports and encourages the struggles of all people who oppose all forms of aggression and interference and fight for their countries’ independence and national and class emancipation.
It has established diplomatic relations with more than 160 countries, and joined over 200 international organizations, playing an active part there.