EU official: N. Korea-Russia military ties 'structural', likely to persist post-Ukraine

An EU official warns that North Korea-Russia military cooperation is structural and likely to continue beyond the Ukraine war, signaling a long-term shift in regional security dynamics. The assessment, based on observed patterns, suggests deepening alignment that could outlast the current conflict. This matters as it implies sustained pressure on the Indo-Pacific security architecture and potential for coordinated challenges to Western interests.