Russia and North Korea Sign Military Pact: Immediate Assistance if Invaded

Pyongyang, North Korea Korea (Democratic People's Republic of)
Article 4 of the agreement states that one country must deploy 'all means at its disposal without delay' to provide military and other assistance if another is invaded and pushed into a state of war.
Kim Jong Un described the deal as their 'strongest-ever treaty', while Putin called it a 'breakthrough document'.
Russia and North Korea have signed a new agreement during a summit in Pyongyang.
The deal requires both countries to provide immediate military assistance if either is invaded or pushed into war.
This marks the strongest connection between Moscow and Pyongyang since the end of the Cold War.
Russia and North Korea Sign Military Pact: Immediate Assistance if Invaded

SEOUL, South Korea and Pyongyang, North Korea (AP) - In a significant move that could escalate tensions in the region, Russia and North Korea have signed a new agreement during a summit in Pyongyang. The deal requires both countries to provide immediate military assistance if either is invaded or pushed into war. This marks the strongest connection between Moscow and Pyongyang since the end of the Cold War.

The agreement, described as a 'comprehensive strategic partnership' by North Korean state media, was reached during Vladimir Putin's first visit to North Korea in nearly a quarter century. Article 4 of the agreement states that one country must deploy 'all means at its disposal without delay' to provide military and other assistance if another is invaded and pushed into a state of war.

Kim Jong Un, the North Korean leader, described the deal as their 'strongest-ever treaty,' putting the relationship at the level of an alliance. Putin called it a 'breakthrough document' reflecting shared desires to move relations to a higher level.

The new agreement comes amid heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with both sides accusing each other of aggression. The United States and its allies have expressed concern over the deepening relationship between Moscow and Pyongyang, fearing it could lead to increased military support for North Korea's nuclear weapons program.

During Putin's visit, he also gifted Kim Jong Un a Russian-made Aurus limousine. Kim, who is reportedly a major car enthusiast and collector, was seen beaming as he took the wheel of the limo alongside Putin.

The agreement between Russia and North Korea was signed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. The exact terms of the deal have not been released to the public.


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Confidence

90%

Doubts
  • How will the deepening relationship between Russia and North Korea impact ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine?
  • What are the potential implications of this agreement for North Korea's nuclear weapons program?

Sources

94%

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Putin gifts car buff Kim Jong Un a fancy limousine, dagger in visit to North Korea

New York Post Alex Oliveira, Wednesday, 19 June 2024 22:17
  • Unique Points
    • Putin visited North Korea and gifted Kim Jong Un a Russian-made Aurus limousine.
    • Kim is reportedly a major car enthusiast and collector.
  • Accuracy
    • Putin gave Kim a Russian Navy dagger and a tea set.
    • Kim gave 'full support' for Russia's invasion of Ukraine during the meeting.
    • It has been speculated that Kim is supplying ballistic missiles to Russia's war in Ukraine.
    • The US and South Korean officials are fearful that Russia may be handing over technology to further North Korea’s nuclear program.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The article contains an appeal to authority when it mentions that Kim Jong Un is a 'major car enthusiast and collector' according to the BBC. It also contains an example of inflammatory rhetoric when it refers to Putin as a 'dictator bent on world domination'. However, these fallacies do not significantly impact the overall content of the article.
    • “major car enthusiast and collector” according to the BBC
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

95%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

North Korea says deal between Putin and Kim requires immediate military assistance in event of war

The Associated Press News Thursday, 20 June 2024 01:49
  • Unique Points
    • North Korea and Russia have reached a new agreement during a Pyongyang summit.
    • The agreement requires both countries to provide immediate military assistance in the event of war.
    • Article 4 of the agreement states that one country must deploy 'all means at its disposal without delay' to provide military and other assistance if another country is invaded and pushed into a state of war.
    • Kim Jong Un described the deal as their 'strongest-ever treaty', putting the relationship at the level of an alliance.
    • Putin called it a 'breakthrough document' reflecting shared desires to move relations to a higher level.
  • Accuracy
    • ]The agreement requires both countries to provide immediate military assistance in the event of war.[
    • Putin and Kim signed a pact in North Korea on Wednesday, pledging mutual support against ‘aggression.’
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

93%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Putin and Kim Jong-un Sign Pact in North Korea

The Name Of The NZ Prefix. I PWA NZI.P.Was Dropped. Choe Sang-Hun, Wednesday, 19 June 2024 04:04
  • Unique Points
    • Putin and Kim Jong-un signed a pact in North Korea on Wednesday, pledging mutual support against 'aggression.' (NYT)
    • Kim Jong-un claimed the new treaty elevated relations between Russia and North Korea to an 'alliance.' (NYT)
  • Accuracy
    • Putin and Kim Jong-un signed a pact in North Korea on Wednesday, pledging mutual support against ‘aggression.’
    • Putin did not specify whether this new agreement would require immediate and full-fledged military intervention in the event of an attack.
    • Kim gave ‘full support’ for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine during the meeting.
    • Article 4 of the agreement states that one country must deploy ‘all means at its disposal without delay’ to provide military and other assistance if another country is invaded and pushed into a state of war.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains a few informal fallacies and an inflammatory rhetoric. It uses a sensationalist headline and an overly dramatic description of the agreement between Putin and Kim Jong-un. The author also employs inflammatory language when referring to Russia's war in Ukraine, without providing evidence or context for the claim.
    • . . . a need for munitions to use against Ukraine is pushing Russia's leader to deepen his ties with North Korea, raising alarms in the West.
    • President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and North Korea's leader, Kim Jong-un, revived a Cold War-era mutual defense pledge between their nations on Wednesday.
    • The pledge of mutual assistance is likely to further alarm Washington and its allies.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication