North Korean Leader Inspects Russia’s Pacific Fleet Frigate, Warplanes After Talks With Putin

Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu also showed the North Korean leader one of Russia’s latest missiles, the hypersonic Kinzhal.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin (center L) and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un (center R) visit the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Amur region on Sept. 13, 2023. Mikhail Metzel/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected Russia’s Pacific fleet and warplanes on the fourth day of his visit to Russia, raising concerns over potential military cooperation between the two nations.

Mr. Kim, along with Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu, toured the Knevichi airfield in Vladivostok on Sept. 16, where he was shown Russia’s strategic bombers, including the Tu-160, Tu-95, and Tu-22 bombers.