N. Korean leader's close aide visits Russia amid deepening bilateral ties
A North Korean official considered to be one of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's closest aides has arrived in Russia, the North's state media said Sunday, amid deepening relations between the two countries following North Korea's deployment of troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine. Jo Yong-won, secretary of the Central Committee of the ruling Workers' Party, arrived in Moscow by private…
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's close aide, Jo Yong-won, visited Russia on Saturday, according to North Korea's state media. The delegation, which also included members of the North Korean government and party, arrived in Moscow by private plane and was greeted by a Russian official. The visit comes amid deepening relations between the two countries, with North Korea sending troops to support Russia in its war against Ukraine. The delegation was invited by Dmitry Medvedev, chairman of Russia's ruling United Russia party.
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