North Korea’s Kim tells Putin he is ‘proud’ of strong ties

Kim added that he had a "firm belief" that Russia would thrive and defend its "territorial integrity" under Putin's "wise leadership".

Pyongyang and Moscow have grown closer since the reclusive state began deploying troops and weapons to support Russia's war against Ukraine.

Intelligence agencies report that North Korea is preparing to send up to 50,000 troops to Russia. But military experts doubt that this will make a fundamental difference in the course of Russia's war with Ukraine.

The North Korean leader expressed hope for the future of ties that had "carried forward the history of common struggle for justice and precious traditions of friendship."

However, there was no formal peace treaty, so technically the two Koreas are still at war.

Pyongyang and Moscow have grown closer since the reclusive state began deploying troops and weapons to support Russia's war against Ukraine

Kim Jong Un expressed hope for the future of ties that had "carried forward the history of common struggle for justice and precious traditions of friendship".

South Korea fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed demarcation line, Yonhap says  Reuters

Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, North Korea has become a key ally of the Kremlin, sending troops to support Moscow's war effort in return for economic benefits

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin have reaffirmed their close relationship. Their countries are actively cooperating in all sectors, ensuring regional security and stability. This growing partnership has deepened significantly since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. North Korea

Pyongyang and ​Moscow have grown closer ⁠since the reclusive state began deploying troops and weapons to support Russia's war against Ukraine.

North Korea remained silent Sunday on South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's proposal to officially end the 1950-53 Korean War. Lee proposed dialogue to formally end the Korean War and establish a peace regime during a Liberation Day address Saturday that marked the 81st anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japan's 1

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told Russian President Vladimir Putin he was "proud" of their countries' strong ties, state media reported Sunday, after providing military support for Moscow's war against Ukraine

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told Russian President Vladimir Putin he was “proud” of their countries’ strong ties, state media reported Sunday, after providing military support for Moscow’s war against Ukraine.

North Korea's Kim tells Putin he is 'proud' of strong ties: state media

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has proposed talks with North Korea to formally end the long-running Korean War.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has proposed talks with North Korea to formally end the Korean War.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung proposes talks with North Korea to formally end the Korean War, despite Pyongyang’s deepening ties with Russia.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung proposed talks with North Korea to formally end the long-running Korean war, as Pyongyang deepens ties with Russia while asserting its status as an “irreversible” nuclear state. The two Koreas remain technically at war because their 1950-53 conflict, triggered by a North Korean atta

As North Korea’s Economy Grows, Kim Jong Un Is Stronger Than Ever  forbes.com

Debris from a KN-23 missile launched earlier in the war. Kyodo via Reuters Connect Russia is using North Korean ballistic missiles to strike Ukraine again after a lengthy pause. Ukraine's Air Force reported the KN-23 was used in two recent strikes for the first time this year. The KN-23 is North Korea's version of Rus

KYIV (Kyodo) -- Russia and North Korea are considering a plan to deploy additional North Korean troops to three western Russian regions bordering Ukra