North Korea officially approved a key defense deal with Russia which makes both countries provide military help to each-other. The agreement (which is their biggest since cold war ended) got final approval after Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin signed it this summer
The treaty confirmation comes as western countries point out that NK sent thousands of soldiers to help Russia in Ukraine war; this info comes from Seoul Washington and Kiev intelligence sources. Russia finished its part of treaty approval process just last week - showing quick progress in military ties between both nations
The defense agreement marks a huge step in Moscow-Pyongyang cooperation: its their most important military deal in over 30 years. The treaty includes various forms of defense aid and support which both sides can ask from each-other when needed