Russia awards North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un a commemorative war medal

On May 5, 2020, the Russian President Vladimir Putin awarded the North Korean leader a commemorative war medal. The medal has been awarded to mark the 75^th anniversary of victory over Nazi

Highlights

• The award was received by North Korean Foreign Minister Ri-Son-Gwon on behalf of Kim. 
• Kim was awarded with the medal for preserving the memory of soviet soldiers that died during World War II in the North Korean territory.

Russia-North Korea

• In 1948, diplomatic relations were established between Soviet Union and North Korea. 
• During Korean War, the Soviet military forces supported Korean People’s Army. 
• North Korea was established as communist bloc gaining maximum support from Russia.
• Russia and North Korea share a border along the lower Tumen river.

History of North Korea

• The beginning of history of North Korea dates to the end of World War II. 
• After the Japanese surrendered, Soviet Union and USA agreed to split Korea as North Korea and South Korea. 
• The North Korea aligned with Soviet and formed Democratic People’s republic of Korea. 
• The South Korea aligned with western allies and formed Republic of Korea.

Irritants between the countries

• Though the trade relations and military relations between Russia and North Korea is on the good will, Russia has been lately condemning Nuclear aspirations of North Korea. 
• In 2016, following nuclear tests of North Korea, Russia supported decisions of United Nations Security council.