On July 28, 2023, North Korea opened its doors to allow visitors from China and Russia. North Korean leader Kim Jung Un, Russian Minister of Defense Sergei Shoigu, and Vice President of the National People’s Congress Li Hongzhong were prominent figures as they watched the 70th anniversary of the Korean War armistice. On Thursday’s night’s parade, North Korea showcased new drones and short-range missiles designed for nuclear weapons. Earlier in the week, Kim Jung Un presented illegal ballistic missiles to Russian Defense Master Sergei Shoigu. It was clear that Russia and China were standing by North Korea, even with the illegal missiles and nuclear buildup.
At the end of World War II, the Soviet Union helped a create a communist
regime in the Northern part of Korea and sided with Kim Il Sung’s invasion of South Korea. Both the Soviet Union and China took part in the war as they provided support for the invasion of the Pro-American South. Though the Korean War ended on July 27, 1953, both sides are technically still at war because no treaty was signed.
While North Korea celebrates the day as “Victory Day”, South Korea acknowledges July 27th as the day security alliances began with the United States. As diplomatic power decreases between the U.S. and North Korea, delegation visits have increased between China and Russia. The strategy of China to gain favor with North Korea could lead to a disturbance between the U.S. and North Korea. “China has made a strategic overture to North Korea since the collapse of U.S.-North Korea diplomatic talks in 2019.” (The Washington Post). The strategy of China to gain favor with North Korea could lead to a disturbance between peace of the U.S. and North Korea. Russia and North Korea’s military cooperation have increased and have led to North Korea to not condemning the actions of the invasion of Ukraine.
Japan, America, and South Korea are all increasing their military security and are expected to hold their first meeting next month. In retaliation, North Korea, Russia, and China are all in solidarity and have not responded to Washington, Seoul, and Tokyo. Since the ability to travel has been granted to delegations Since the reopening to delegations, questions about the reopening of North Korea are still unanswered.
At the end of World War II, the Soviet Union helped a create a communist
regime in the Northern part of Korea and sided with Kim Il Sung’s invasion of South Korea. Both the Soviet Union and China took part in the war as they provided support for the invasion of the Pro-American South. Though the Korean War ended on July 27, 1953, both sides are technically still at war because no treaty was signed.
While North Korea celebrates the day as “Victory Day”, South Korea acknowledges July 27th as the day security alliances began with the United States. As diplomatic power decreases between the U.S. and North Korea, delegation visits have increased between China and Russia. The strategy of China to gain favor with North Korea could lead to a disturbance between the U.S. and North Korea. “China has made a strategic overture to North Korea since the collapse of U.S.-North Korea diplomatic talks in 2019.” (The Washington Post). The strategy of China to gain favor with North Korea could lead to a disturbance between peace of the U.S. and North Korea. Russia and North Korea’s military cooperation have increased and have led to North Korea to not condemning the actions of the invasion of Ukraine.
Japan, America, and South Korea are all increasing their military security and are expected to hold their first meeting next month. In retaliation, North Korea, Russia, and China are all in solidarity and have not responded to Washington, Seoul, and Tokyo. Since the ability to travel has been granted to delegations Since the reopening to delegations, questions about the reopening of North Korea are still unanswered.
