Israel National News reports: “A landmark defense pact between North Korea and Russia, signed this past June by their respective leaders, has officially come into effect following the exchange of ratification documents, AFP reported on Wednesday, citing North Korea’s state news agency KCNA.

The treaty’s implementation comes amid accusations from the United States and South Korea that North Korea has deployed over 10,000 soldiers to support Russia in its war against Ukraine.

Experts suggest that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is seeking to gain advanced technology and combat experience for his troops in return for this assistance.

The strategic partnership agreement was signed during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Pyongyang and commits both nations to provide military aid ‘without delay’ in the event of an attack on either country. It also solidifies their joint stance against Western sanctions.

The treaty went into effect on Wednesday, after the ratification documents were exchanged in Moscow by North Korean Vice Foreign Minister Kim Jong Gyu and his Russian counterpart, Andrei Rudenko, according to KCNA…”