Russia and North Korea summit held for the first time in about four and a half years, Japan, US, South Korea wary of ``military cooperation''

North Korean leader Kim Jung Eun and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a summit meeting on the 13th at the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia's Far East. The two leaders have not met since April 2019.
It's been about four and a half years since I last visited. Kim expressed his support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and President Putin also gave an impression of military cooperation between the two countries, suggesting that he would provide missile-related technology.
I got it. South Korea's Yonhap news agency said, ``Both countries, isolated in the international community, have crossed the red line (a line that must not be crossed) and begun a ``dangerous transaction'' in which they exchange supplies of conventional weapons and advanced military technology.
It has become a forecast.” Japan, the United States, and South Korea are increasingly wary of the extent to which military cooperation between Russia and North Korea will take shape. Kim Jong Il entered Russia using a private train. North Korea's supreme leader is a foreigner
The use of private trains for visits has been a tradition since Kim Jong Il's grandfather, President Kim Il Sung. President Putin greets Kim Jong Il at the Vostochny Cosmodrome and shakes hands with him.
After exchanging words, he guided Kim Jong Il into the base. He explained the spaceships and other objects on display. Afterwards, the two leaders met, and President Putin said, ``We need to discuss economic cooperation, regional situations, etc.''
said. In response, Kim Jong Il emphasized, ``I am confident that we can maintain unity in the fight against imperialism.We will place top priority on the bilateral relationship and develop it.'' Also, Russia's invasion of Ukraine
``Russia is carrying out a cause of justice in order to protect its own rights and safety,'' he said, with the threat of attack in mind. After the meeting, President Putin gave interviews on state television and other media, and spoke about the
He said that there was a "prospect" regarding military and technical cooperation with North Korea, and hinted that he had discussed it with Kim Jong Il. However, although the specific details were not disclosed, South Korea's Yonhap news agency said, ``The two sides have a conflict of interest.''
Under the deal, North Korea provides conventional weapons such as artillery shells that Russia needs to invade Ukraine, and in return Russia gives North Korea cutting-edge military technology such as spy satellites.
It is possible that he may have done so." Russia has been at war with Ukraine for more than a year and a half since it invaded Ukraine at the end of February last year. Intense fighting continues, and North Korea's ammunition inventory cannot keep up with consumption.
They are believed to be trying to secure ammunition from It has also been confirmed that North Korea brought many powerful military figures and military industry leaders with Kim on his visit to Russia. korean paper ha
Ngyore pointed out, ``Looking at the members of the North Korean delegation, it seems clear that they intend to engage in arms trade between North Korea and Russia in the form of exchanging artillery shells and cutting-edge military technology.'' According to the paper, one of the companions, Park Tae-sung,
The party secretary is said to be the chairman of the National Emergency Space Science and Technology Commission, which was established by North Korea to wrap-up military reconnaissance satellites. Additionally, Navy Commander Kim Myung-sik said that North Korea
He is said to be in charge of work related to nuclear submarines, for which Russia hopes to provide technology. Japan, the United States, and South Korea are becoming increasingly wary of the Russia-North Korea summit held for the first time in about four and a half years. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno
A government official said, ``(The Japanese government) has asked third parties not to provide support to the Russian military, etc., and will closely monitor related developments with concern.'' Yoko Kamikawa newly appointed as Foreign Minister in cabinet reshuffle
He expressed concern about President Putin's announcement at the Russia-North Korea summit that he would provide technical support for the launch of North Korea's "artificial satellite," saying that it "could lead to a violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions."
The Biden administration of the United States has indicated that it will impose additional sanctions on both countries if Russia and North Korea agree to provide arms. On the 13th (local time), the U.S. White House said, ``Is it possible to strengthen North Korea's military power?''
"We also have grave concerns about the agreement." The South Korean government has consistently called for North Korea and Russia to cooperate militarily and not provide weapons, etc.
The president also emphasized that ``attempts at military cooperation with North Korea that harm the peace of the international community should be immediately suspended.'' Minister of Unification Kim Yong-ho said on the 14th, regarding the summit meeting the day before, ``Military cooperation
"We have no choice but to be deeply concerned about the power and arms trade." South Korea's Yonhap News reported, ``It will take a lot of time for Russia's advanced military technology to actually be transferred to North Korea, and this summit meeting itself will be difficult.''
Although there is a possibility that this is a check on the United States, it is clear that there is a high possibility that military ties between North Korea and Russia will progress to a different level than in the past."