{"id":9466,"date":"2023-11-11T12:00:18","date_gmt":"2023-11-11T11:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.northkoreainfo.com\/?p=9466"},"modified":"2023-11-11T12:00:18","modified_gmt":"2023-11-11T11:00:18","slug":"do-russia-and-north-korea-share-a-border","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northkoreainfo.com\/do-russia-and-north-korea-share-a-border\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Russia And North Korea Share A Border"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Russia and North Korea do share a border, to the surprise of many. But the picture is far from complete. The 2 countries are rather close in many aspects, but their connection goes much deeper. There are both historical and political implications that have to be taken into account when trying to understand the complex relationship between Russia and North Korea.<\/p>\n

This relationship began with the USSR’s presence in the Russian Far East, just to the right of the Korean peninsula. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, and in 1993, the bilateral treaty was signed by both countries. With this, the border between Russia and North Korea was established. It is estimated to be around 17 kilometres long and made up of a few cities, towns, and villages.<\/p>\n

The significance of this relationship grew even more during the height of the Cold War, especially when Russia became the protector of North Korea’s Kim Il-sung dynasty. It is through the strong bond between these two countries that North Korea’s political stability and security has been maintained. The relationship is so strong, that it played a crucial role in Kim Jong Un’s ascension to power after the death of his father.<\/p>\n

The internal affairs in North Korea are of great interest to Russia, with Russian-born citizens making up almost a quarter of North Korean citizens, mostly in the border areas. North Koreans and Russians also share the Korean language and its many dialects, further strengthening the connection.<\/p>\n