Vitali Survillo, chairman of the new Russia-North Korean bilateral business council told Voice of America (VOA) that Russia is interested in developing the DPRK’s road, water and electrical infrastructure.

The new council, set up last month, will attempt to facilitate such projects – in addition to developing the North Korean tourist industry – by helping Russian businesses find partners in the DPRK.

Despite the recent positive overtures, however, experts are yet to be convinced that warming relations will translate into significant changes.

“I would suggest to wait for a couple of years to see