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US and Allies Condemn North Korea-Russia Military Pact

New defense agreement between Moscow and Pyongyang raises global security concerns and potential violations of UN sanctions.

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In this photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, center left, meets soldiers during a visit to a western operational training base in North Korea Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government. The content of this image is as provided and cannot be independently verified. Korean language watermark on image as provided by source reads: "KCNA" which is the abbreviation for Korean Central News Agency. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)
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Overview

  • North Korea allegedly supplies weapons to Russia for the Ukraine conflict, breaching UN resolutions.
  • The defense pact includes mutual military support if either nation is attacked, intensifying geopolitical tensions.
  • South Korea considers arming Ukraine in response, marking a significant policy shift.
  • China urged to leverage influence to curb growing North Korea-Russia cooperation.
  • Reports suggest North Korea may send military engineers to aid Russian forces in Ukraine.