Whose Side is North Korea On: India or Pakistan?

May 03, 2025 Komal Das Off-white Banner

Kim Jong-un's choice: Speculation grows over North Korea's stance in the escalating India-Pakistan tensions

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India’s response to terrorism: After the Pahalgam terror attack, India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty and closed the Attari-Wagah border

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Pakistan's embarrassment: Pakistan, hoping for Muslim countries' support, faces global backlash for harboring terrorism

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India-North Korea relations: India has aided North Korea during crises like COVID-19, fostering ties through humanitarian support and mutual global cooperation

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Pakistan-North Korea ties: Historical nuclear cooperation from the 1970s has diminished, creating uncertainty about North Korea’s support for Pakistan

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North Korea’s expected stance: Given its strained ties with Pakistan, experts anticipate Kim Jong-un leaning toward India

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Global attention: As tensions rise, the world watches to see how North Korea’s dictator will influence the Indo-Pak scenario

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