A delegation from North Korea, under the leadership of the cabinet minister for international trade, has made a rare visit to Iran, as reported by North Korea's official media outlet. The visit, with little information disclosed, has prompted speculation about potential military cooperation between the two nations, who have been suspected of collaborating on ballistic missile programs for some time now.
North Korea and Iran have been suspected of sharing knowledge and components related to ballistic missile development, which has raised concerns globally. The delegation led by Yun Jong Ho, who heads the ministry responsible for external economic relations, departed from Pyongyang to visit Iran, as confirmed by North Korea's KCNA news agency. In the past, both countries have been linked to providing missiles or assistance to other nations, such as Iran reportedly supplying ballistic missiles to Russia for its conflict in Ukraine.
Yun Jong Ho, the North Korean minister behind the recent diplomatic moves, has a history of involvement in the country's relations with various other nations, including Syria and Russia. His recent visit to Moscow highlights North Korea's growing engagements with countries beyond the region, indicating a broader scope of diplomatic activities undertaken by the regime. Despite denials from North Korea and its alleged partners, suspicions persist about the extent of their military collaborations, especially in the context of volatile international relations involving missile technologies.