North Korea-Russia Defense Pact Signed by Kim and Putin in June Now in Force

Dec 4, 2024, 10:27 PM

North Korea and Russia have officially activated a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty, which includes a defense pact signed by Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin in June. The agreement has entered into force following the exchange of ratification documents between the two nations, as reported by North Korea's state media KCNA. This treaty marks a significant development in the relationship between Pyongyang and Moscow, potentially influencing regional security dynamics amidst ongoing tensions involving Russia's conflict in Ukraine.