North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is greeted by Russian attends a welcoming ceremony upon his arrival at a railway station in the town of Artyom outside Vladivostok in the Primorsky region, Russia, September 16, 2023.
Government of Russia's Primorsky Krai/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsSEOUL, Sept 22 (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un discussed follow-up measures to his recent visit to Russia during the first formal meeting of the ruling Workers' Party's powerful politburo since his return, state media KCNA said on Friday.
Kim returned home from a weeklong trip to Russia last week in which he and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to boost military and economic cooperation.
On Wednesday, Kim briefed the party central committee's powerful politburo on his visit, and participants explored ways to "practically and comprehensively" implement its results and "constructive," long-term measures for developing relations with Russia, KCNA said.
Seoul and Washington have expressed concern that Russia could be trying to acquire ammunition from North Korea to supplement its thinning stockpiles amid its war in Ukraine, while Pyongyang seeks technological help for its nuclear and missile programs.
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