The military component of the PRC-DPRK Treaty of Friendship, Co-operation and Mutual Assistance is now largely symbolic, a Chinese national security expert told the Asan Plenum in Seoul on Tuesday.
The decades-old treaty – approved in the wake of the Korean War in order to deter an attack on the DPRK – must be renewed by the two countries every 20 years, with the next renewal scheduled for 2021.
The military component of the PRC-DPRK Treaty of Friendship, Co-operation and Mutual Assistance is now largely symbolic, a Chinese national security expert told the Asan Plenum in Seoul on Tuesday.
The decades-old treaty – approved in the wake of the Korean War in order to deter an attack on the DPRK – must be renewed by the two countries every 20 years, with the next renewal scheduled for 2021.
Become a member for less than $4 per week.
Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis
The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop
Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns
Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting
Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts.
Subscribe now
All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time.
SHARE
COPY LINK
X
MASTODON
