Kim Jong Il of North Korea visited Russia, impressing the honeymoon between Russia and Russia, and has support for Russia already begun?

North Korean leader Kim Jung Eun, who was on an official visit to Russia, returned home by private train on the 17th after completing his official visit to Russia. His stay in Russia lasted six days, and he was the official newspaper of the Korean Workers' Party of Korea.
The work newspaper emphasized the significance of the visit, saying, ``It served as an opportunity to further solidify the bonds of cooperation rooted in comradely friendship and militant solidarity, and to open a new page in the development of relations.'' North Korea's future
, is expected to accelerate the strengthening of relations with Russia, including military cooperation. Kim Jong Il left the capital, Pyongyang, on a private train on the afternoon of the 10th and entered Russia early on the 12th. 13
On Sunday, he visited the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia's Far East and was welcomed by President Putin. After touring the spaceships and other objects on display at the base, they had a summit meeting with President Putin. both
It was the first time in about four and a half years that the leaders had met since April 2019. During the meeting, President Putin said, ``We need to discuss economic cooperation and regional situations.'' In response, Kim Jong Il said,
I am confident that we can maintain unity in the fight against nationalism. We will place top priority on the relationship between our two countries and develop it." In addition, with Russia's invasion of Ukraine in mind, he said, ``Russia has its own rights.''
"We are carrying out a cause of justice in order to protect people and safety," he said. It has been pointed out that the two leaders may have reached some kind of agreement regarding military and technical cooperation during the meeting. korean yon
``Due to their mutual interests, North Korea will provide conventional weapons such as artillery shells that Russia needs for the invasion of Ukraine, and in return Russia will provide North Korea with reconnaissance satellites and other weapons,'' the news agency said.
There is a possibility that they may have made a deal to provide them with cutting-edge military technology." It has also been confirmed that North Korea brought along many powerful military figures and military industry leaders on Kim Jong Il's visit to Russia.
There is. The Hankyoreh, a South Korean newspaper, pointed out, ``Looking at the members of the North Korean delegation, it appears that they intend to engage in a North Korea-Russia arms deal in the form of exchanging artillery shells and cutting-edge military technology.''
Japan, the United States, and South Korea are becoming increasingly wary of these developments, and Japan's National Security Agency Director Takeo Akiba and South Korean National Security Office Director Cho Tae Yeon,
National Security Advisor Sullivan held a phone call on the 14th. Expressing strong concern that North Korea and Russia appear to have discussed military cooperation, North Korea and Russia
He warned that any arms deal would be a violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions and that both countries would pay a corresponding price.
However, according to South Korean public broadcaster KBS, North Korea has already provided ammunition and weapons to Russia.
It appears that they are providing it. According to KBS, Kirill Butanov, director of the Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, told local media on the 13th that North Korea and Russia have been in contact for about a month and a half.
He reportedly said that they had concluded an agreement some time ago and that the provision of weapons has already begun. By the way, Russian Defense Minister Shoigu visited North Korea about a month ago. Also, in the Korean newspaper Dong-A Ilbo
According to the report, the South Korean government had been aware for several months that North Korea was providing conventional weapons such as artillery shells to Russia. The paper said, ``Kim Jong Il's visit to Russia this time is a direct result of President Putin's visit to Russia.
It is possible that this was an expression of gratitude for North Korea's active support." On the 17th, Kim Jong Il returned to the country by private train. The next day, the 18th, the state-run Korean Central Television broadcast was held at the station.
It reported on the farewell ceremony and photos of Kim Jong Il departing on a special train. Regarding Kim Jong Il's visit to Russia, he said, ``It will open up a new turning point in the history of strengthening and developing bilateral relations.''
"There was," he emphasized. North Korea is approaching the anniversary of the founding of the Workers' Party of Korea on the 10th of next month. On the occasion of the founding anniversary, it seems that Kim Jong Il's recent visit to Russia will be shown off as a diplomatic achievement.
It is seen as further accelerating the strengthening of relations with Russia, including through military cooperation. Kim Jong Il's recent visit to Russia marked the arrival of the ``honeymoon era'' between Korea and Russia. Regarding the rapid approach between the two countries, South Korea's Ministry of Unification (the
The government (equivalent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) has said it will ``pay close attention to future trends in cooperation.''