North Korea Balances Allies: Weapons to Russia, Wigs to China
North Korea is strategically developing its relationships with Russia and China by focusing on military cooperation with Moscow and economic ties with Beijing. This division of labor is bolstering Pyongyang's economy and military modernization, enhancing its diplomatic leverage.
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