Russia-North Korea relations
Kim Jong Un Declares Unbreakable Military Alliance with Russia Amid Ukraine Conflict
Oct 24, 2025 06:35 am CST
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has affirmed that military ties with Russia will "advance non-stop" during a ceremony honoring North Korean soldiers fighting in Ukraine. This deepening alliance, formalized through a mutual defense pact with Vladimir Putin, has resulted in over 10,000 North Korean troops supporting Russia's war efforts, highlighting growing geopolitical tensions as US President Trump prepares to visit South Korea.
North Korean Military Art Showcases Growing Russia-Pyongyang Alliance in Moscow Exhibition
Oct 02, 2025 11:58 pm CST
A Moscow exhibition displays North Korean artwork celebrating the strengthening alliance between Russia and North Korea amid the Ukraine conflict. The Museum of Decorative Arts features military-themed paintings depicting soldiers from both nations fighting together, alongside cultural elements like kimchi preparation and nighttime scenes of Pyongyang, highlighting the deepening political, military, and cultural ties between the two countries despite international criticism.