North Korea-Russia summit meeting strengthens relations with US restraint...New Cold War structure becomes clear - South Korean report

North Korea's Kim Jung Eun and Russian President Vladimir Putin held their first summit meeting in four years and five months at Russia's Vostochny Cosmodrome on the 13th. This summit meeting
South Korean experts analyzed that the talks strengthened relations with Russia and North Korea, and that a new Cold War structure became clear with the Korean Peninsula as the dividing line. In addition, Russia and North Korea's cooperation has expanded and deepened in all areas, including the military and economy.
, warned that security threats could increase rapidly. Regarding South Korea's countermeasures, although they call for strengthening China-South Korea relations, opinions are divided over the management of Russia-South Korea relations.
South Korean experts analyze this meeting as an attempt to show off a major change in Russia-North Korea relations, with the strategic point of keeping the United States in check. Hong Min of the Institute for Unification
) A senior research committee member argued, ``It appears that North Korea was trying to show off its strategic unity, especially in dealing with the United States.'' Former Ambassador to Russia Park Novyuk said, ``The Russian Dynasty is
It appears that they are trying to create a turning point not only in the weapons issue but also in the relationship between the two countries." Researcher Doo JINHO of the Korea National Defense Research Institute said, ``After the collapse of the former Soviet Union, Russia developed an economic and military relationship with South Korea.
The relationship between the two countries has deepened in various ways, but now a major change is occurring in that trend. "They are trying to give the impression that they are psychologically returning to the Soviet-era alliance (with North Korea)."
Ta. On the other hand, experts expressed concerns about the extent to which military cooperation between Russia and North Korea will progress. Commissioner Hong said, ``Military cooperation between Russia and North Korea appears in various forms, such as joint training, arms deals, and military technical assistance.''
there is a possibility. "There is a possibility that Russia's operational and training areas will expand in the East Sea (Sea of Japan) in the future." Researcher Du said, ``It's only a matter of time before a Russia-China-North Korea joint training exercise will happen.
"Although Russia will gradually provide technical assistance, there is a possibility that it may wrap-up a satellite that meets North Korea's needs in order to achieve a short-term effect," he said.
Hyun Seung-soo, a research member at the National Institute for Unification, said, ``For the time being, the military cooperation agreement between Russia and North Korea is focused on symbolism.''
However, he explained, ``Russia's statement that it is not conscious of neighboring countries means that cooperation can be expanded infinitely.''
Commissioner Hyun said, ``Russia will provide North Korea with advanced military technology such as satellites and nuclear-powered submarines.
If this were to happen, this would pose a serious security threat to the United States and South Korea. "Such words and actions are also a warning to the United States and South Korea not to pressure Russia."
Park former Ambassador to Russia said, ``It is questionable whether Russia would ignore its status and responsibilities in the international community and hand over advanced military technology in return for an arms deal with North Korea.''
However, he criticized the move, saying, ``Even just showing off will shock the international community.'' Experts have analyzed that this summit will further clarify the structure of the "new Cold War" centered on the Korean Peninsula, and that Russia
He feared that if Japan were to enter into full cooperation with North Korea, the international community's sanctions against North Korea would be dealt a major blow. He also said that relations with China should be strengthened in response to the approach of North Korea and Russia.
I did Dubais. China appears to be distancing itself from the Russia-North Korea summit meeting, calling it ``a matter between the two countries.'' It can also be interpreted as aiding or abetting.
Commissioner Hong said, ``The reason behind Russia's approach is that China quickly entered the war against the United States.''
There is also an intention to lure them in. Going forward, China's diplomatic choices will be an important part." Ambassador Park Former said, ``We need to make sure that cooperation between Russia and North Korea does not materialize properly.
``We should consider ways of coordinating the two.'' Opinions were divided among experts regarding the management of relations with Russia. Researcher Hyun said, ``We should further strengthen cooperation between Japan, the United States, and South Korea, and eliminate the illegal acts of Russia and North Korea.
"We should actively engage in diplomacy to strongly condemn this move in the international community," he advised. Regarding the report that Russia said that it is possible to convey details of Kim Jong Il's visit to Russia to the South Korean side, ``Korea News Agency
This is Russia's psychological warfare aimed at causing division within the group. For South Korea to appear weak to Russia is to tolerate the illegal acts of the Russian Federation."
Researcher Dou said, ``Russia has classified South Korea as an unfriendly country along with Japan, the United States, etc.
It is noteworthy that Japan treats South Korea differently than Japan. "We should reinstate the dialogue channel at the director-general level and manage relations with Russia."