This week, both China and Russia are sending government delegations to North Korea to participate in events commemorating the 70th anniversary of the armistice that brought an end to the fighting in the 1950-53 Korean War.
These visits indicate that North Korea is taking steps to further open up after a period of self-imposed isolation during the pandemic. The country appears eager to showcase its partnerships with authoritarian neighbors, China and Russia, amidst escalating nuclear tensions with the United States, South Korea, and Japan.
The commemoration events not only mark a significant historical milestone but also highlight North Korea’s diplomatic engagement with its neighboring countries. This development may have implications for regional dynamics and the ongoing efforts to address security and nuclear concerns in the Korean Peninsula.
