Australian Foreign Minister Condemns Russia-North Korea Military Pact

Penny Wong criticizes the agreement as destabilizing and a violation of U.N. resolutions during her visit to the Korean DMZ.

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong visited the Korean Demilitarized Zone and addressed the media in Paju.
Wong described the Russia-North Korea defense pact as escalatory and a threat to global security.
The pact includes mutual military assistance between Russia and North Korea if either is attacked.
Wong highlighted North Korea's continued weapons supply to Russia, breaching U.N. Security Council resolutions.
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul echoed Wong's concerns and emphasized the importance of regional cooperation.