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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