Why Russia and Mongolia want summits with the North Korean leader



Analysis Why Russia and Mongolia want summits with the North Korean leader From gaining prestige to charting an independent policy, both have good reason to meet with Kim Anthony V. Rinna November 12, 2018 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Rodong Sinmun As the year comes to a close it's clear that 2018 was a year of paradigm shifts in Korea and beyond. Among its most notable aspects, this was the year Kim Jong Un, who in his role as North Korea's Supreme Leader has been by and large been a homebody, made several trips abroad. Kim's demonstrable willingness to travel outside the confines of the DPRK has subsequently spawned invitations from other states traditionally friendly to the DPRK. As the year comes to a close it's clear that 2018 was a year of paradigm shifts in Korea and beyond. Among its most notable aspects, this was the year Kim Jong Un, who in his role as North Korea's Supreme Leader has been by and large been a homebody, made several trips abroad. Kim's demonstrable willingness to travel outside the confines of the DPRK has subsequently spawned invitations from other states traditionally friendly to the DPRK. 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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Why Russia and Mongolia want summits with the North Korean leader

From gaining prestige to charting an independent policy, both have good reason to meet with Kim

Anthony V. Rinna November 12, 2018

Why Russia and Mongolia want summits with the North Korean leader

Rodong Sinmun

As the year comes to a close it's clear that 2018 was a year of paradigm shifts in Korea and beyond. Among its most notable aspects, this was the year Kim Jong Un, who in his role as North Korea's Supreme Leader has been by and large been a homebody, made several trips abroad.

Kim's demonstrable willingness to travel outside the confines of the DPRK has subsequently spawned invitations from other states traditionally friendly to the DPRK.

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