North Korea has ratified a significant defense treaty with Russia, as reported by the North's state media. The treaty, signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in June, has been ratified by both countries, marking their most substantial defense agreement since the end of the Cold War. The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership treaty is set to take effect upon the exchange of ratification documents, according to the state-run Korean Central News Agency.
The treaty mandates mutual military aid, requiring both nations to provide immediate military assistance in the event of an attack. Additionally, it calls for cooperation in establishing a 'just and multipolar new world order' and enhancing collaboration in various sectors such as peaceful atomic energy, space, food supply, trade, and economy.
