Russian President Vladimir Putin has deepened ties with Seoul’s rival, North Korea, since invading Ukraine in 2022. The United States and its allies have condemned what they say have been significant North Korean missile deliveries to Russia to help its war effort.
Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) welcomes North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui in the Kremlin on January 16. Photo: EPA-EFE/Sputnik
Yoon told a meeting on Wednesday of defence and security officials: “The North Korean regime is going through fire and water solely…