North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian Defense Minister Belousov meet to discuss sending more North Korean troops

North Korean leader Kim Jung Eun met with Russian Defense Minister Belousov in Pyongyang on the 29th of last month. North Korea has been supporting Russia in its ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
In order to secure the peace, Russia has been sending troops in addition to providing weapons. Regarding the current talks, South Korea's Yonhap News Agency reported that North Korea has been providing additional weapons and military support, and that Russia has been providing compensation in return.
The next day, North Korea's state-run Korean Central News Agency reported the meeting, with Kim saying, "The North Korean military and people will continue to support Russian policies."
The report did not mention the specifics of the talks. Defense Minister Belousov visited Pyongyang for a two-day trip from the 29th of last month and met with Kim.
Given that Russia and Ukraine are keen to bring the fighting to an early end, the meeting is believed to have been aimed at deepening cooperation and developing a favorable situation in the war.
During the meeting, Kim criticized the U.S. and the West for encouraging Ukraine to attack Russia with its long-range weapons, saying it was a direct military intervention.
"Taking military action against Russia would be an exercise of legitimate self-defense," he said, supporting Russia's position that the military invasion was aimed at defending the country's sovereignty and territory.
The two leaders expressed their intention to strengthen relations in various fields based on the treaty. The treaty was signed in June this year when Russian President Putin visited North Korea for the first time in 24 years and held a summit with Kim.
The treaty consists of 23 articles, and Article 4 recognizes the right of collective self-defense in accordance with the UN Charter and the laws of each country, and states that "in the event of armed invasion by either side and a state of war, the two countries will possess without delay the right to self-defense."
Article 8 also states that "with a view to strengthening defense capabilities to prevent war and to ensure regional and international peace and security,
The background to Russia concluding this treaty with North Korea is that the military invasion of Ukraine has been prolonged, and the treaty will allow Russia to enter into military relations with North Korea.
North Korea's Korean Central News Agency reported on the 5th that the treaty had officially gone into effect. South Korea's Yonhap News Agency said, "The relationship between the two countries has become a de facto military alliance.
During his meeting with Kim, Defense Minister Belousov also mentioned the military parade to be held in Moscow's Red Square to commemorate the victory over Germany.
Kim also gave a welcoming performance and a banquet for Defense Minister Belousov, treating him to the highest level of hospitality.
Prior to his meeting with Kim, Defense Minister Belousov met with Defense Minister Roh Kwang-chol. "The friendly relations, including military cooperation, are accelerating," he said.
"The relationship between the two countries is expanding rapidly," he said. North Korea is sending weapons and soldiers to support Russia, which continues to invade Ukraine.
On the 0th (local time), North Korea reported that it had provided Russia with 100 artillery systems, including the latest 240mm multiple rocket launchers.
The spokesman said that about 60 North Korean-made ballistic missiles have been used since the start of the invasion. "Overall, the missiles are not very accurate and are manufactured using outdated technology," he said.
However, he expressed caution, saying, "It remains a serious threat." In addition, the United States and South Korea believe that the number of North Korean soldiers dispatched will exceed 10,000 after October.
The spokesman also revealed that of the roughly 11,000 North Korean soldiers deployed to Russia's Kursk region, about 2,000 are in combat units.
The soldiers are reportedly being deployed to the Russian Marine Brigade and Airborne Division. In addition, during the meeting between Defense Minister Belousov and Chairman Kim, there was talk of sending additional North Korean troops to the area in response to the latest war situation.
Although discussions are believed to have taken place, neither Russian nor North Korean media have reported on the specific content of the discussions.