North Korean–Russian Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
| Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the Russian Federation and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea | |
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 Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin in 2024 | |
| Type | Treaty of friendship Defense pact |
| Signed | 18 June 2024 |
| Location | Pyongyang, North Korea |
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The Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the Russian Federation and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea is a security and defense treaty between North Korea and Russia. It was signed on 18 June 2024 during a visit by Russian president Vladimir Putin to North Korea.
History
[edit]The treaty was signed on 18 June 2024 by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian president Vladimir Putin in Pyongyang. It came amidst deepening ties between Russia and North Korea and suspected North Korean support for Russia during its invasion of Ukraine.[1] Kim described the relationship between two nations as a "fiery friendship" and called the treaty the "strongest ever treaty", while Putin praised it as a "breakthrough document".[2] On 6 November 2024, the agreement was formally ratified by the Federation Council, the Russian parliament's upper house,[3][4] and on 9 November 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the North Korea-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty into law.[5] Kim Jong Un signed a decree which ratified the treaty on 11 November 2024.[6]
Content
[edit]The treaty is composed of a preamble and 23 articles.[7] It covers political, trade, investment, and security cooperation.[8]
Article 3 states "in case a direct threat of armed invasion is created", the two nations "shall immediately operate the channel of bilateral negotiations for the purpose of adjusting their stands" and "discussing feasible practical measures". Article 4 of the treaty states that should either nation "put in a state of war by an armed invasion", the other "provide military and other assistance with all means in its possession without delay" in accordance "with Article 51 of the UN Charter and the laws of the DPRK and the Russian Federation".[7]
Article 8 states the two sides "shall establish mechanisms" to "strengthen defense capabilities to prevent war". Article 10 states that the parties "develop exchanges and cooperation" in areas such as science and "peaceful nuclear energy".[9] The treaty also expresses opposition to "unilateral coercive measures of an extraterritorial nature." Article 16 state the two nations "consider the implementation of such measures to be illegal and acts that violate the U.N. Charter and international norms".[10]
Aftermath
[edit]In October 2024, according to South Korea's intelligence agency, North Korea sent 1,500 special operation forces in Russia to prepare for battle in Ukraine.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ Wong, Tessa (19 June 2024). "Putin and Kim pledge mutual help against 'aggression'". BBC News. Archived from the original on 30 September 2024. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ Kim, Tong-hyung; Ghosal, Aniruddha (20 June 2024). "Russia and North Korea sign partnership deal that appears to be the strongest since the Cold War". Associated Press. Archived from the original on 19 June 2024. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ "Russian Senators Ratify Defense Treaty With North Korea". The Moscow Times. 2024-11-06. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ "Federation Council ratifies Russian-N. Korean Treaty of Strategic Partnership". Interfax. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
- ^ "Putin signs into law mutual defence treaty with North Korea". Reuters. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
- ^ "North Korea ratifies landmark mutual defence treaty with Russia". Al Jazeera. 2024-11-12. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
- ^ a b "N. Korea's new pact with Russia is 'mirror image' of Yoon's alliance with US". The Hankyoreh. 21 June 2024. Archived from the original on 5 October 2024. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ Regan, Helen; Bae, Gawon; Seo, Yoonjung (20 June 2024). "North Korea says Kim and Putin's defense pact permits all available means to assist each other if either nation attacked". CNN. Archived from the original on 26 September 2024. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ Davenport, Kelsey (August 2024). "North Korea, Russia Strengthen Military Ties". Arms Control Association. Archived from the original on 9 September 2024. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ Kim, eung-yeon (20 June 2024). "New Russia-N.K. treaty signals united front against anti-Pyongyang sanctions". Yonhap News Agency. Archived from the original on 20 June 2024. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ Kim, Thong-Yiung (October 18, 2024). "South Korean intelligence says North has sent troops to aid Russia's war in Ukraine". AP News. Archived from the original on November 9, 2024. Retrieved October 20, 2024.