Diplomatic Relations and Treaties Establishing North Korea's International Status (1948–1961)

1. DPRK proclaimed in Pyongyang

   Sep 9, 1948Labels: DPRK

   • Britannica
   • NK Russia

2. Soviet Union recognizes the DPRK

   Oct 12, 1948Labels: Soviet Union

   • NK Russia
   • NCNK

3. Mongolia establishes relations with the DPRK

   Oct 15, 1948Labels: Mongolia

   • NCNK
   • Mongolia DPRK

4. Poland recognizes the DPRK

   Oct 16, 1948Labels: Poland

   • NCNK
   • Poland DPRK

5. Yugoslavia establishes relations with the DPRK

   Oct 30, 1948Labels: Yugoslavia

   • Yugo DPRK
   • NCNK

6. Hungary recognizes the DPRK

   Nov 11, 1948Labels: Hungary

   • Hungary DPRK
   • NCNK

7. Albania establishes relations with the DPRK

   Nov 28, 1948Labels: Albania

   • Albania DPRK
   • NCNK

8. Bulgaria establishes relations with the DPRK

   Nov 29, 1948Labels: Bulgaria

   • BTA
   • NCNK

9. PRC and DPRK establish diplomatic relations

   Oct 6, 1949Labels: PRC, DPRK

   • China Embassy
   • CFR

10. DPRK and North Vietnam establish diplomatic relations

    Jan 31, 1950Labels: North Vietnam

    • VN MOFA
    • VN Embassy

11. DPRK establishes ties with Algeria’s FLN

    Sep 25, 1958Labels: FLN, DPRK

    • Wiki FRNK
    • NKAfrica

12. DPRK–PRC mutual assistance treaty signed

    Jul 11, 1961Labels: Treaty of, PRC

    • CFR
    • Cambridge