Government: "North Korea and Russia Will Respond Firmly to Any Actions Threatening Security"

"Regret over Mention of Military Technology Cooperation Violating Security Council Resolution"

The government expressed regret over North Korea and Russia signing a 'Comprehensive Strategic Partnership' agreement and announcing military technology cooperation.

Im, Senior Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated at a regular briefing held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building on the 20th, "Despite repeated warnings from the international community, including us, Russia and North Korea have signed a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership treaty," and added, "We express regret over their public mention of military technology cooperation that directly violates Security Council resolutions."

Senior Deputy Spokesperson Lim Soo-seok of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is answering reporters' questions at the regular briefing held on the 20th at the annex of the Government Seoul Office in Jongno-gu, Seoul. [Image source=Yonhap News]

Spokesperson Im emphasized, "We will conduct a thorough analysis and evaluation of the overall results of this visit, including the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership treaty between Russia and North Korea, and together with our allies and friendly countries in the international community, we will respond strictly and firmly to any acts that threaten our security."

However, he added, "The government is currently reviewing the specific contents of the treaty between Russia and North Korea," and "an official government position will be announced afterward."

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