Kim Jong Un ratifies mutual defense treaty with Russia, two days after Putin



News Kim Jong Un ratifies mutual defense treaty with Russia, two days after Putin North Korean leader’s decree could lead to more open troop deployments to fight in Ukraine war, expert says Shreyas Reddy November 12, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signs a copy of the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Russia. \| Image: KCNA (June 20, 2024) Kim Jong Un formally ratified North Korea’s mutual defense pact with Russia on Monday, days after Moscow did the same, in a move that could pave the way for the DPRK to more openly deploy troops for the Ukraine war. The North Korean “head of state” signed a decree ratifying the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the state-owned Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) announced on Tuesday, stating that the deal will take effect once the two sides exchange ratification documents. Kim Jong Un formally ratified North Korea’s mutual defense pact with Russia on Monday, days after Moscow did the same, in a move that could pave the way for the DPRK to more openly deploy troops for the Ukraine war. The North Korean “head of state” signed a decree ratifying the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the state-owned Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) announced on Tuesday, stating that the deal will take effect once the two sides exchange ratification documents. 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

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Kim Jong Un ratifies mutual defense treaty with Russia, two days after Putin

North Korean leader’s decree could lead to more open troop deployments to fight in Ukraine war, expert says

Shreyas Reddy November 12, 2024

Kim Jong Un ratifies mutual defense treaty with Russia, two days after Putin

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signs a copy of the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Russia. | Image: KCNA (June 20, 2024)

Kim Jong Un formally ratified North Korea’s mutual defense pact with Russia on Monday, days after Moscow did the same, in a move that could pave the way for the DPRK to more openly deploy troops for the Ukraine war.

The North Korean “head of state” signed a decree ratifying the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the state-owned Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) announced on Tuesday, stating that the deal will take effect once the two sides exchange ratification documents.

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