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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Kim Tong-Hyung

North Korea and Russia expand relationship with tourism drive

In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un walk during a farewell ceremony upon Putin's departure at the Sunan International Airport in Pyongyang on June 19, 2024. Putin enjoyed a red carpet welcome, a military ceremony and an embrace from North Korea's Kim Jong Un during a state visit to Pyongyang where they both pledged to forge closer ties. (Photo by Vladimir Smirnov / POOL / AFP) / -- Editor's note : this image is distributed by the Russian state owned agency Sputnik - (POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

North Korea and Russia have reached a new agreement for expanding economic cooperation, including more holidays between the two countries.

The news follows high-level talks in Pyongyang this week.

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