A desperate Russia may be just what North Korea needs to finally update its ancient Air Force

Sun, 10/15/2023 - 08:17

North Korea Kim Jong Un Russia aircraft — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at an aircraft manufacturing plant in the Russia Far East on September 15.
KCNA via REUTERS

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited Russia in September on his first overseas trip since 2019.
The visit was seen as Russia's attempt to secure North Korean support for Moscow's war in Ukraine.
For North Korea, Russia's desperation may be a chance to get help upgrading its aging air force.

During a six-day trip to Russia in September, North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, traveling abroad for the first time since 2019, met with a litany of senior Russian military officials and with Russian President Vladimir Putin himself.