During the week of July 28, 2023, North Korea opened its borders to visitors for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic. The Leader of North Korea expressed his delight in welcoming his supporters with open arms.
Despite North Korea’s ambitions to build upon its nuclear weapons, Russia and China stand by the country. During a parade on Thursday night, North Korea showcased new drones and short-range missiles with nuclear warheads, as reported by state media.
“China and Russia are special partners for North Korea at this moment,” said Wi Sung-lac, former South Korean ambassador to Russia.
Amidst the ongoing Ukrainian war, Russia is seeking assistance for an excellent supply of weaponry.
Pyongyang’s official report states that Russia and North Korea have pledged to strengthen their “militant friendship and cooperation” in response to the ever-changing regional and international security environment.
U.S. officials have accused Russia of purchasing millions of artillery shells and rockets. Additionally, North Korea has been accused of providing arms to Russia in foreign transactions. However, both North Korea and Russia deny any involvement in such deals.
Regarding China, the communist parties share strong ties. In 2018, a high-ranking Chinese official, Li Zhanshu, visited North Korea to celebrate their anniversary and strengthen party connections.
“Our two parties and the two countries have a longstanding tradition of friendly exchanges,” stated Mao Ning, a spokesperson, at a news conference on Tuesday.
Despite North Korea’s ambitions to build upon its nuclear weapons, Russia and China stand by the country. During a parade on Thursday night, North Korea showcased new drones and short-range missiles with nuclear warheads, as reported by state media.
“China and Russia are special partners for North Korea at this moment,” said Wi Sung-lac, former South Korean ambassador to Russia.
Amidst the ongoing Ukrainian war, Russia is seeking assistance for an excellent supply of weaponry.
Pyongyang’s official report states that Russia and North Korea have pledged to strengthen their “militant friendship and cooperation” in response to the ever-changing regional and international security environment.
U.S. officials have accused Russia of purchasing millions of artillery shells and rockets. Additionally, North Korea has been accused of providing arms to Russia in foreign transactions. However, both North Korea and Russia deny any involvement in such deals.
Regarding China, the communist parties share strong ties. In 2018, a high-ranking Chinese official, Li Zhanshu, visited North Korea to celebrate their anniversary and strengthen party connections.
“Our two parties and the two countries have a longstanding tradition of friendly exchanges,” stated Mao Ning, a spokesperson, at a news conference on Tuesday.
