Three key words for Kim Jong un's visit to Russia

On the 13th, visiting North Korean leader Kim Jong un held talks with Russian President Putin. Kim Jong un stated that this visit reflects North Korea's strategic emphasis on North Korea Russia relations. What did the two leaders discuss? In what context was it carried out?

One of the key words for Kim Jong un's visit to Russia: strengthening cooperation

After the special train entered the launch site train station, Kim Jong un took a car to the venue

At noon local time on the 13th, Russian President Putin first arrived at the venue located at the Eastern Space Launch Site. Subsequently, the special train taken by Kim Jong un, General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and Chairman of the State Council, slowly entered the launch site railway station; After Kim Jong un got off the special train, he took a car to the venue. Putin was interviewed by Russian media reporters while waiting at the entrance of the venue.

Russian National Radio reporter

Mr. President, will you discuss military technology cooperation?

Russian President Putin

We will carefully discuss all issues and have sufficient time.

Russian National Radio reporter

We saw Defense Minister Shoigu in the Russian delegation.

Russian President Putin

Yes, he just went to North Korea not long ago and talked a lot. He received a warm reception there.

After Kim Jong un arrived, he shook hands with Putin and expressed gratitude.

North Korea's Supreme Leader Kim Jong un

Thank you for inviting us amidst your busy schedule and warmly welcoming us.

Russian President Putin

Nice to meet you. A series of major events have occurred this year, including the 75th anniversary of the National Day of Korea, the 70th anniversary of the victory of the Great Liberation War, and the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and North Korea. This is our new launch site - the Dongfang Space Launch Site.

After a brief conversation, Putin and Kim Jong un visited the space launch site together.

Russian National Radio reporter

What you are seeing now is that the leaders of Russia and North Korea are visiting the Eastern Space Launch Site. Our current location is a key workshop in the launch site, and there are also quite a few itineraries to follow. Putin and Kim Jong un will visit all the key facilities of the space launch site together. Now we see that Kim Jong un is asking detailed questions, including how the space launch site operates, what rockets are being launched here, and what rockets will be launched next.

According to the Russian news agency, the two heads of state also inspected the launch device of the Soyuz-2 rocket and the construction site of the Angara rocket launch pad.

Russian personnel

The uniqueness of this rocket lies in that it is not standing on the launch pad, it is suspended in this way.

Kim Jong un: Looking forward to elevating North Korea Russia relations to a higher level

The Eastern Space Launch Site is located in Amur Oblast, Far East Russia. Construction began in 2011 and space launch missions began in 2016. The main purpose of Russia's new launch site here is to reduce its dependence on the Baikonur Space Launch Center in Kazakhstan.

After observing various major facilities, Putin and Kim Jong un officially began talks.

Russian President Putin

Of course, we need to discuss economic cooperation and humanitarian issues, as well as regional situations. We have many topics to discuss, and it's nice to meet you. Thank you for accepting our invitation to come to Russia.

North Korea's Supreme Leader Kim Jong un

I believe that this meeting with President Putin will serve as the foundation for us to elevate our bilateral relations to a higher level.

Kegong: The leaders of the two countries will not sign a joint document

Both sides held large-scale and small-scale talks, which lasted for about two hours. Russian President's press secretary Peskov stated that the leaders of the two countries will not sign any form of document such as a joint declaration.

Key Words for Kim Jong un's Visit to Russia: Developing Military Power

Kim Jong un has recently conducted frequent inspections of military factories and naval vessels

Kim Jong un's visit to Russia this time is taking place against the backdrop of North Korea vigorously strengthening its military strength.

Since the second half of the year, Kim Jong un's inspection activities related to military defense construction have significantly increased, especially since August when he has conducted multiple inspections of military factories and naval vessels. From September 6th to 7th, Kim Jong un attended the launch ceremony of North Korea's first tactical nuclear attack submarine. He emphasized that the nuclear armament of the People's Army Navy is urgent:

North Korean Central Television

Comrade Kim Jong un pointed out that the nuclear weaponization of the navy is an urgent issue that cannot be delayed, let alone delayed. It is the core requirement of the construction of the revolutionary armed forces, and we need to accelerate the transfer of underwater and surface vessels carrying tactical nuclear weapons to the navy, so that our navy can successfully complete its strategic tasks.

Key words for Kim Jong un's visit to Russia: escalation of confrontation

The US intensifies pressure on North Korea, intensifying tensions on the peninsula

Since the end of 2022, the United States has increased its military pressure on North Korea, and the deployment of long-range bombers on the peninsula has become normalized.

In April this year, the United States and South Korea jointly issued the Washington Declaration on strengthening deterrence against North Korea, deciding to establish a new "Nuclear Consultative Group", with regular meetings between senior officials from both sides to strengthen coordination; In July, the US Navy's Kentucky nuclear submarine docked in Busan, marking the first time since 1981 that the US has deployed a strategic nuclear submarine on the Korean Peninsula.

In addition, the leaders of the United States, Japan, and South Korea have met multiple times to actively promote the institutionalization and comprehensiveness of cooperation; The three parties plan to achieve real-time sharing of missile intelligence related to North Korea by the end of 2023, and will hold regular leadership talks and joint military exercises in the future.

US State Department: Closely monitor talks between North Korean and Russian leaders

Against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the continuous influx of weapons from the United States and the West into Ukraine, the biggest concern for the West is that North Korea may provide weapons to Russia. In recent days, the US has continuously issued warnings to North Korea and Russia.

US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller

The United States will closely monitor the outcome of the North Korea Russia summit, and I would like to remind both countries that any North Korean provision of weapons to Russia will violate multiple sanctions imposed by the United Nations Security Council.

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