• UGI USER
  • Mar 05, 2024
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THE QUICK TRANSFORMATION OF RUSSIA-NORTH KOREA TIES:

Why in the news?

Russia and North Korea deepen ties amidst tensions, with anticipated high- level summits, strategic collaborations, and increased diplomatic engagements.

About Quick Transformation of Russia-North Korea Ties:

  • Amid escalating tensions in the Korean peninsula, North Korea has notably strengthened its ties with Russia.
  • This shift gained momentum post-Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, which strained Moscow’s global relations.
  • Key events include a 2023 delegation visit led by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu to Pyongyang, followed by Kim Jong-un’s visit to Moscow.
Key features of the  Korean Peninsula:

●   Location: Northeast Asia.

●   Mainland: Korean Peninsula and 3,960 nearby islands.

●   Borders: Amnok River (Yalu River) to the northwest, separating Korea from China; Duman River (Tumen River) to the northeast, separating Korea from China and Russia.

About  the 38th parallel:

●   Event: Korean War began on June 25, 1950, and ended on July 27, 1953.

●   Division: Korea divided after World War II.

●   Line: Division along the 38th parallel, separating North and South Korea.