A mutual defense treaty signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has taken effect.
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00:00A mutual defense treaty between Russia and North Korea has taken effect, according to
00:05North Korean state media.
00:07The agreement was signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and his North Korean counterpart
00:12Kim Jong-un in June, providing immediate military assistance if one side is attacked.
00:17Cooperation between the two countries has stepped up in recent months, with thousands
00:22of North Korean soldiers sent to aid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.