The Growing Relationship Between North Korea and Russia: Implications and Risks

Diplomatic Theory: The Alliance Dilemma, Risk of Exit, and Participation As our allies increase, our enemies become my enemies. The recent summit between North Korean Chairman Kim Jong-un and Russian President Putin highlights the growing relationship between North Korea and Russia. This closeness comes at a time when tensions around the Korean Peninsula are escalating, […]
The West made a mistake when it decided that its friendliness would deter Putin – ex-president of Latvia

September 20, 2023, 12:44 © Holodomor Museum German Chancellor Angela Merkel had no illusions about Vladimir Putin. In any case, she knew his character well. Former President of Latvia Valdis Zatlers said this in an interview with Der Spiegel. «She said Putin lies to her every time they meet. This was the weakness of Western […]
South Korea Urges Russia to Cease Military Cooperation with North Korea

South Korea Urges Russia to Cease Military Cooperation with North Korea The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Summons Russian Ambassador The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned the Russian Ambassador to Korea, Andrei Borsovich Kulik, urging an immediate halt to discussions regarding military cooperation with North Korea. Chief Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jang Ho-jin, delivered […]
Kim Jong Un’s Russia Tour Concludes with Drone Gifts and Military Cooperation Hints

North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un Concludes Visit to Russia SEOUL: After a six-day visit to Russia, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has returned to his homeland, leaving the Western world in a state of unrest. Employing a specially equipped train for his journey back, Kim Jong Un’s departure was marked by a […]
Concerns over military cooperation between North Korea and Russia…Putin will not violate any agreement regarding the situation on the Korean Peninsula

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko are meeting in Sochi, Russia, on the 15th (local time). [사진=연합뉴스] Russian President Vladimir Putin said on the 15th (local time), “We will not violate any agreement regarding the situation on the Korean Peninsula.” According to Interfax and Sputnik, President Putin said this during a meeting […]
Russia and North Korea’s Meeting: What Will They Gain and How Does China Fit In?

The World Watches as Russia and North Korea Hold Historic Meeting By [Journalist Name] The international community is closely monitoring the recent meeting between the leaders of Russia and North Korea, as both countries hold talks that have significant implications for global politics. This historic event prompts several questions: What actions are Russia and North […]
Chairman Kim Jong-un’s Symbolic Visit to Russia: Exploring the Narrative of North Korea’s ‘Memory Politics’

In 1940, the North-Eastern Anti-Japanese Allied Forces faced a life-or-death situation as the Kwantung Army launched a large-scale offensive. A Korean commander, accompanied by less than 20 soldiers, crossed the Soviet border unnoticed on October 23 of that year. The troops of the Anti-Japanese Alliance were dispersed into camps located near Ussuriysk in the south […]
Kim Jong Un’s Visit to Russia: Arms Deal Discussions and Extending the War in Ukraine

Kim Jong Un Visits Russia to Meet President Putin Today, world leaders are closely watching as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un begins his highly anticipated visit to Russia. The purpose of this diplomatic trip is to hold talks with President Vladimir Putin, and discussions are expected to cover a wide range of topics, including […]
Kim Jong-un spotted arriving in Russia… meets with Putin on the 13th

[사진=알렉산드르 코즐로프 러시아 천연자원부 장관 텔레그램] A video of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un arriving in Russia has been released. On the 12th (local time), Russian media RBK explained the video, saying, “Russian Minister of Natural Resources Alexander Kozlov released a video of Chairman Kim’s arrival in Russia’s Primorsky Krai.” In the video, Chairman Kim […]
North Korea officially announces Kim Jong-un’s visit to Russia… talks with Putin underway

North Korean State Affairs Commission Chairman Kim Jong-un attends civil defense force parade [사진=연합뉴스] Amid news that North Korean Chairman Kim Jong-un headed to Russia on a private train for a summit meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Korean Central News Agency said, “Comrade Kim Jong-un will soon visit Russia at the invitation of […]