Why Ukraine is pushing Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin closer together



Opinion Why Ukraine is pushing Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin closer together North Korea is learning valuable lessons about how to wage an unpopular war against the West Chris Monday October 13, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet at Cosmodrome Vostochny on Sept. 13, 2023 \| Image: Kremlin *Editor’s note:* The following article is an opinion piece by Chris Monday, an expert on the Russian economy and associate professor at Dongseo University. Views expressed in opinion articles are exclusively the author’s own and do not represent those of NK News. This week marks one month since North Korean leader Kim Jong Un embarked on his first diplomatic trip abroad since the start of the pandemic on Sept. 10, boarding his private armored train for a summit with his counterpart Vladimir Putin in Russia. *Editor’s note:* The following article is an opinion piece by Chris Monday, an expert on the Russian economy and associate professor at Dongseo University. Views expressed in opinion articles are exclusively the author’s own and do not represent those of NK News. This week marks one month since North Korean leader Kim Jong Un embarked on his first diplomatic trip abroad since the start of the pandemic on Sept. 10, boarding his private armored train for a summit with his counterpart Vladimir Putin in Russia. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis 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

Opinion

Why Ukraine is pushing Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin closer together

North Korea is learning valuable lessons about how to wage an unpopular war against the West

Chris Monday October 13, 2023

Why Ukraine is pushing Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin closer together

North Korean Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet at Cosmodrome Vostochny on Sept. 13, 2023 | Image: Kremlin

Editor’s note: The following article is an opinion piece by Chris Monday, an expert on the Russian economy and associate professor at Dongseo University. Views expressed in opinion articles are exclusively the author’s own and do not represent those of NK News.

This week marks one month since North Korean leader Kim Jong Un embarked on his first diplomatic trip abroad since the start of the pandemic on Sept. 10, boarding his private armored train for a summit with his counterpart Vladimir Putin in Russia.