The recent mutual defense agreement between North Korea and Russia marks a pivotal moment in East Asian geopolitics. With the ratification of the treaty, which provides for immediate military assistance in the event of aggression, ties between Pyongyang and Moscow are further strengthened, raising international concerns.
Kim Jong-un recently signed a decree ratifying the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty with Russia. According to the state-run KCNA news agency, the agreement will come into force once the exchange of ratification instruments between the two countries is completed.
The treaty, signed last June during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Pyongyang, obliges the two nations to provide each other with military assistance using all necessary means in the event of aggression. Kim described the pact as a significant step toward a stronger alliance. In recent months, the Russian parliament has moved forward with ratification of the agreement, signaling an increase in military cooperation. Intelligence services have found that at least 11,000 North Korean troops have already been deployed to the conflict in Ukraine, mainly in Russia’s Kursk region.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently said that Moscow is mobilizing a force of 50,000 troops, including many North Koreans, to recapture lost territory. This situation has prompted South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol to threaten multi-stage support for Ukraine, including the possibility of sending weapons to ensure the security of the Korean Peninsula. The dynamics between North Korea and Russia not only intensify regional tensions but also raise questions about the future of geopolitical balances. The growing military alliance could have significant implications for the United States and its allies in the context of current global crises. As the situation unfolds, international analysts are closely watching how these developments could impact not only relations between the two nations but also the security landscape in the Asian region and beyond.
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