Russia and North Korea prepare five-year military cooperation plan
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Updated · South China Morning Post · May 3
Russia and North Korea prepare five-year military cooperation plan
7 articles · Updated · South China Morning Post · May 3
Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov said the 2027-2031 pact could be signed this year after talks with North Korea's defence ministry.
He said the plan would put bilateral military ties on a sustainable long-term footing, while North Korean state media reported discussions on deepening political and military cooperation.
Analysts say the rare arrangement with Moscow could speed Pyongyang's military modernisation and may unsettle China as Russia-North Korea defence ties deepen.
What are the potential consequences if China loses influence over North Korea as Moscow-Pyongyang ties deepen through this five-year military pact?
How might Russia’s military tech transfers to North Korea change the balance of power and risk of nuclear conflict in East Asia?
With North Korean troops fighting in Ukraine and advanced tech flowing in, could this alliance spark a new arms race or regional conflict?