International Officials Unite to Commemorate Korean War Armistice with North Korea

Russia and China are sending government delegations to North Korea to mark the 70th anniversary of the Korean War armistice, signaling North Korea's desire to showcase its partnerships with authoritarian neighbors amid escalating nuclear tensions with the US, South Korea, and Japan. The visits come as North Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles and cruise missiles, conducts military parades, and commemorates Chinese troops who fought alongside them during the war. The delegations' visits mark a rare instance of foreign government officials entering North Korea since the start of the pandemic, suggesting a gradual reopening of the country's borders.