Why is Putin visiting North Korea?

Name: Why is Putin visiting North Korea?
Uploaded: 2024-01-01T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 3 min
Description: In July 2000 Russian President Vladimir Putin visited North Korea. He met the then Supreme Leader Kim Jong II, seeking stronger ties with Pyongyang. Twenty-four years later, Putin is visiting Pyongyang again. This time, he will meet Kim Jong II’s son, Kim Jong Un. But, what does Putin want this time? Why is Putin visiting North Korea? News9 Plus decodes.

2024 • 3min • International

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In July 2000 Russian President Vladimir Putin visited North Korea. He met the then Supreme Leader Kim Jong II, seeking stronger ties with Pyongyang. Twenty-four years later, Putin is visiting Pyongyang again. This time, he will meet Kim Jong II’s son, Kim Jong Un. But, what does Putin want this time? Why is Putin visiting North Korea? News9 Plus decodes.