North Korea publicly released rare information related to Iran

According to the News Agency KCNA On April 24, North Korea’s Minister in charge of foreign economic relations Yun Jong-ho boarded a plane to leave Pyongyang on April 23, leading a delegation from this ministry to visit Iran.

KCNA No other details were given, but this is considered a rare public announcement about the exchange between North Korea and Iran, which is considered by many sides to have a secret military relationship.

North Korea and Iran are suspected of cooperating on ballistic missile programs, possibly exchanging technical expertise and components used in the two countries’ production of these weapons.

Before, Reuters In February, it was reported that Iran had provided a large number of ballistic missiles to Russia for use in its war with Ukraine. North Korea is also suspected of supplying missiles and artillery to Russia, although both countries deny this accusation.

Also follow KCNAMinister Yun has actively participated in the growing exchanges between North Korea and Russia, leading a delegation to visit Moscow this month.

According to a South Korean government database, Minister Yun worked on North Korea’s relationship with Syria.