North Korean military pursuing ‘coordinated operations’ with China: State media



News North Korean military pursuing ‘coordinated operations’ with China: State media DPRK has used phrase to refer to planning and field work in past, as it says allies defend socialism ‘with arms’ Colin Zwirko August 1, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A North Korean soldier looks through a weapon sight \| Image: KCTV (July 21, 2022) North Korea’s military seeks to conduct “coordinated operations” with Chinese armed forces to maintain regional stability, the DPRK’s defense minister said in a message to his Chinese counterpart on Monday, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). The message from Ri Yong Gil comes amid expectations that North Korea will soon conduct its first underground nuclear test in five years and as observers speculate how Beijing may influence Pyongyang’s decision to move forward. North Korea’s military seeks to conduct “coordinated operations” with Chinese armed forces to maintain regional stability, the DPRK’s defense minister said in a message to his Chinese counterpart on Monday, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). The message from Ri Yong Gil comes amid expectations that North Korea will soon conduct its first underground nuclear test in five years and as observers speculate how Beijing may influence Pyongyang’s decision to move forward. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korean military pursuing ‘coordinated operations’ with China: State media

DPRK has used phrase to refer to planning and field work in past, as it says allies defend socialism ‘with arms’

Colin Zwirko August 1, 2022

North Korean military pursuing ‘coordinated operations’ with China: State media

A North Korean soldier looks through a weapon sight | Image: KCTV (July 21, 2022)

North Korea’s military seeks to conduct “coordinated operations” with Chinese armed forces to maintain regional stability, the DPRK’s defense minister said in a message to his Chinese counterpart on Monday, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

The message from Ri Yong Gil comes amid expectations that North Korea will soon conduct its first underground nuclear test in five years and as observers speculate how Beijing may influence Pyongyang’s decision to move forward.

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