SKorea assails Russia, NKorea defense pact

By Agence France-Presse

Oct 26, 2024 12:13 am

(UPDATE) SEOUL — South Korea's foreign ministry expressed serious concern on Friday after Russia moved to ratify its defense treaty with North Korea, urging Moscow once more to stop its 'illegal cooperation' with Pyongyang.

On Thursday, Russian lawmakers voted unanimously to ratify a defense treaty with North Korea that provides for 'mutual assistance' if either party faces aggression.

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