North Korean state media reported on Thursday that a new agreement between Russia and North Korea, reached during a summit in Pyongyang, requires both countries to provide immediate military assistance in the event of war. The deal, described by leaders Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin as a major upgrade of bilateral relations, covers security, trade, investment, cultural, and humanitarian ties.
The comprehensive strategic partnership agreement includes a provision stating that if one country is invaded and pushed into a state of war, the other must deploy all available means to provide military and other assistance in accordance with international laws.
