Russia’s Deputy Defense Chief Meets North Korean Defense Minister in Pyongyang to Expand Military-Political Cooperation

Overview

• The Russian Defense Ministry said Viktor Goremykin met North Korean Defense Minister No Kwang-chol during a visit to Pyongyang.
• Both sides discussed developing bilateral cooperation in organizing military-political work between the Russian Armed Forces and the Korean People’s Army.
• Goremykin said ties between Russia and North Korea are actively expanding in many areas, including military cooperation.
• No Kwang-chol said the visit strengthens their "combat brotherhood" and supports cooperation between military and political authorities.
• The delegation toured the Red Flag Mangyongdae Revolutionary School and Kim Il Sung Military University, met Lieutenant General Pak Yong-il on ideological training, and laid flowers at the Liberation Monument.