Russia Warns Against Security Partnerships with North Korea

• Russia’s Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, warns the U.S., South Korea, and Japan against forming a security partnership targeting North Korea.
• Lavrov visited North Korea, met Kim Jong-un, and conveyed greetings from President Vladimir Putin.
• North Korea’s support for Russia’s war against Ukraine has raised concerns about potential transfer of sensitive technologies to North Korea.
• Lavrov accused the U.S., South Korea, and Japan of military buildups around North Korea.
• The U.S., South Korea, and Japan are expanding or restoring their trilateral military exercises in response to North Korea’s advancing nuclear program.