North Korea and Russia have officially finalized a new strategic partnership, marking a significant step in their growing alliance. On Monday, Nort

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea ratified a major defense treaty with Russia stipulating mutual military aid, the North’s state media reported Tuesday, as the U.S., South Korea and Ukraine say North Korea has sent thousands of troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine.

The upper house of Russian parliament has ratified a treaty with North Korea envisioning mutual military assistance.