Putin, Kim Jong-un Exchange Messages on Liberation Day, Vow Deeper Cooperation
Crhk · 3 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago2 MIN
Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged congratulatory messages with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on August 15, the 81st anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule. Kim led senior officials from the Workers' Party, military, and government to lay wreaths at Mt. Daesungshan revolutionary martyrs' cemetery and the Liberation Tower to honor anti-Japanese revolutionary martyrs and Soviet soldiers who aided Korea's liberation. Putin's message announced that Russia and North Korea have elevated their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership, pledging active cooperation in all fields to ensure regional security and stability.
Key Points
- August 15 marks the 81st anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II, commemorated in North Korea as Patriotic Liberation Day
- Kim Jong-un led party, military and government officials to honor revolutionary martyrs at Mt. Daesungshan cemetery
- Kim laid a wreath at Liberation Tower to pay tribute to Soviet soldiers who helped liberate the Korean Peninsula
- Putin announced Russia-North Korea relations have reached comprehensive strategic partnership level
- Kim expressed confidence that Russia under Putin will safeguard national sovereignty and build a stronger nation
Why It Matters
The exchange of messages between Putin and Kim underscores the deepening of Russia-North Korea relations since their summit in Pyongyang in June. The elevation to comprehensive strategic partnership signals coordinated efforts that could impact regional security dynamics on the Korean Peninsula and beyond. This alliance comes at a time when both nations face international isolation and could reshape diplomatic calculations across Northeast Asia.
The exchange of messages between Putin and Kim underscores the deepening of Russia-North Korea relations since their summit in Pyongyang in June. The elevation to comprehensive strategic partnership signals coordinated efforts that could impact regional security dynamics on the Korean Peninsula and beyond. This alliance comes at a time when both nations face international isolation and could reshape diplomatic calculations across Northeast Asia.