China – has long become and remains its important partner. These two countries have common interests, such as supporting the Kim Jong-un regime, stabilizing the situation on the Korean Peninsula and protecting their borders. China is also a major investor and economic partner of North Korea. Cooperation between China and Russia regarding North Korea is of great importance, as both countries can jointly influence the political situation in the region.
China Russia
– North Korean Union – North Korea Cooperation Partner
– Investor and Economic Partner – Investor and Economic Partner
– Common interests in the political and security sphere – Common interests in the political and security sphere
The Unit States, however, is more hostile to North Korea and is trying to exert maximum pressure on this country as part of its nuclear weapons prevention policy. Russia also supports a policy to prevent nuclear missile weapons on the Korean Peninsula, but relations between Russia and North Korea are more moderate and depend on the general political situation and interests. Despite the lack of close political ties, Russia and North Korea have cooperation in the economic and humanitarian sphere, and also cooperate in the international arena.
International relations in North Asia are complex and multifacet, and the role of China and the Unit States in them is important. Russia, in turn, seeks to maintain equilibrium by cooperating with both countries and promoting a peaceful solution to the conflict on the Korean Peninsula.
The image of Russia in the eyes of the North Koreans: public opinion and mia
Public opinion Mia
Some North Koreans, especially those who participat in joint ventures or have experience with Russians, may have a favorable opinion about Russia. They can celebrate friendly attitude, mutual support and mutual understanding between the two countries. Also, there may be stereotypes in public opinion relat to the general geographical position of Russia and North Korea.