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Why the Putin-Kim pact worries China

The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, paid a visit to Pyongyang last week and signed a defence pact with reclusive North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, as he looks for new allies who can help him increase Russia’s supply of munitions for the war in Ukraine.

Why South Korea’s democrats must worry

In particular, Korea, one of the poorest countries and one of the military dictatorships 50 years ago, is proud to have become a prosperous country and hold a democracy summit.