Russian Defense Minister Arrives in North Korea on Official Visit

“During the official visit of the Russian defense minister to North Korea, a number of bilateral meetings with representatives of the military and military-political leadership of the republic are planned,” the ministry said in a statement.

An official welcome ceremony for the Russian delegation, featuring an honor guard of the Korean People’s Army, took place at Sunan International Airport, located in the suburbs of Pyongyang. At the foot of the aircraft’s stairs, the head of the Russian defense delegation was greeted by North Korea’s Minister of Defense, General of the Army No Kwang Chol…