The cash-strapped North Korean leader has sent some 10,000 troops to help in Russia’s war against Ukraine. Moscow could be giving him money and nuclear know-how.
North Korea ratifies major defense treaty with Russia
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea ratified a major defense treaty with Russia stipulating mutual military aid, the North’s state media reported Tuesday, as the U.S., South Korea and Ukraine say North …
NATO chief warns of threat from Russian ties with China, Iran, North Korea
Russia’s growing economic and military cooperation with China, North Korea and Iran is threatening Europe, the Indo-Pacific and North America, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Tuesday.
Mother of abductee Yokota Megumi urges Japan PM Ishiba to resolve issue
The mother of Yokota Megumi, who was abducted by North Korean agents 47 years ago, has urged Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru to resolve the abduction issue once and for all.
Kim Jong Un was China’s ally – until he became the ‘comrade from hell’
Fears over the budding alliance between Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un have peaked in recent weeks, with reports of North Korea deploying thousands of troops to support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Zelenskyy warns North Korea, Russia alliance could spell trouble for Asia: China’s ‘silence is striking’
“And reaching out to China could be essential in countering North Korea’s aggression, as North Korea is actively pulling that region into a war,” he said, questioning China’s position as the threat of …
US calls on a silent China to use its sway over Russia and North Korea
The U.S. and South Korea have called on China to use its influence over Russia and North Korea to prevent escalation after North Korea sent thousands of troops to aid Moscow’s war against Ukraine …
China’s muted response to the Russia-North Korea alliance could come at a cost
China’s response to reports of North Korea sending soldiers to Russia could undercut its efforts to improve its trading relationships with the EU.
North Korea is cozying up to Russia. For China, that may be no bad thing.
China may have enough influence over both Russia and North Korea to shape their growing alliance.
China May Chafe as North Korea Sends Soldiers to Fight Ukraine
North Korea’s decision to dispatch troops to help Russia subdue Ukraine may put another Kremlin ally, China, in a tough spot diplomatically.