Analysts say that Kim could secure valuable military technology from Putin, including satellites and nuclear-powered submarines.
Analysts say that Kim could secure valuable military technology from Putin, including satellites and nuclear-powered submarines. "Russia-North Korea co-operation may extend beyond conventional arms deals and food/energy assistance, possibly to advanced technology for satellites, nuclear-power submarines, and ballistic missiles," wrote Victor Cha and Ellen Kim at CSIS, a Washington-based think-tank. Kim could additionally secure a pledge from Putin for increased military cooperation between the states. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu on a visit to North Korea in August suggested that the nations could take part in joint naval exercises, which would mark a major triumph for Kim in his bid to break North Korea's isolation and bolster his regime.