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, has visited Russia, according to North Korea's state media. The delegation, led by Jo, arrived in Moscow on Saturday, marking a significant step in the strengthening of bilateral ties between the two countries. This visit comes amid the deepening relationship between North Korea and Russia, following the latter's deployment of troops to support the war against Ukraine.
The delegation, which included a party and government delegation, was invited by Dmitry Medvedev, chairman of Russia's ruling United Russia party.
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