Kim Jong Un Praises ‘Priceless’ Ties in Letter to Putin, Pledges Unconditional Support
State outlets presented the note as official messaging from Pyongyang to Moscow.
Overview
- KCNA reported that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a personal letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- The letter describes Kim’s relationship with Putin as a “most priceless” friendship, according to the state report.
- Kim pledged unconditional support for Putin’s policies and decisions, the agency said.
- KCNA indicated the message was dated Thursday, without additional details on delivery.
- RIA Novosti relayed the KCNA account on January 9, and the reports offered no independent corroboration.