* China: China has been North Korea's closest ally since the Korean War. China provides North Korea with economic and military aid, and has vetoed UN Security Council resolutions condemning North Korea's nuclear and missile tests.
* Russia: Russia has also been a close ally of North Korea, providing economic and military aid. Russia also has a veto power in the UN Security Council.
* Iran: Iran has been a close ally of North Korea since the 1980s. The two countries have cooperated on military and nuclear technology.
* Syria: Syria has been a close ally of North Korea since the 1970s. The two countries have cooperated on military and nuclear technology.
* Cuba: Cuba has been a close ally of North Korea since the 1960s. The two countries have cooperated on military and economic issues.
South Korea
* United States: The United States is South Korea's closest ally. The United States provides South Korea with economic and military aid, and has a military presence in South Korea.
* Japan: Japan is South Korea's second-closest ally. Japan provides South Korea with economic aid, and the two countries have a close military relationship.
* Australia: Australia is a close ally of South Korea, and provides South Korea with military and economic aid.
* Canada: Canada is a close ally of South Korea, and provides South Korea with military and economic aid.
* New Zealand: New Zealand is a close ally of South Korea, and provides South Korea with economic and military aid.