North Korea’s Bold 2025: Troops Abroad and a New Russia Defense Pact
North Korea marked 2025 with significant military and political developments. Leader Kim Jong-un highlighted the country’s progress, including its first overseas troop deployments in decades. A new defense pact with Russia also reshaped the nation’s global stance that year.
In early 2025, Kim Jong-un oversaw a major party meeting to set policy directions before the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea. He later announced that North Korea had achieved 'accelerated forward momentum' and greater self-sufficiency.
The 2025 defense pact and troop deployments signalled a shift in North Korea’s foreign policy. The country’s military support for Russia marked its first major overseas operations in years. Meanwhile, Kim’s remarks underscored a focus on self-reliance and strategic partnerships moving forward.
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