North Korea and Russia agreed to provide immediate military assistance if either faced armed aggression, under a newly signed pact during Putin’s visit to North Korea on 20 June 2024.
The agreement signifies a “comprehensive strategic partnership” between Russia and North Korea. The pact specifies that if either country faces armed invasion, the other will provide military and other assistance per Article 51 of the U.N. Charter and their national laws.
UN Charter Article 51: This article provides the right for collective self-defense actions by member countries.
Historical Context: This agreement revives a mutual defense agreement under a 1961 treaty between North Korea and the Soviet Union, which was annulled in 1990.
Q: What did North Korea and Russia agree to provide under their newly signed pact during Putin visit to North Korea on 20 June 2024?
A) Economic assistance
B) Military assistance
C) Diplomatic support
D) Humanitarian aid
Ans : B) Military assistance
North Korea and Russia agreed to provide immediate military assistance if either faced armed aggression.
Q: Article 51 of the U.N. Charter, provides for the right of:
A) Economic sanctions
B) Collective self-defense actions
C) Environmental protection
D) Humanitarian intervention
Ans : B) Collective self-defense actions
North Korea and Russia signed “comprehensive strategic partnership” under UN Charter Article 51 to provide all available military help if other is attacked
