The governor of the Russian region bordering North Korea has called on Vladimir Putin to increase economic investment in the area, touting its proximity to the DPRK.

Oleg Kozhemyako, governor of Primorsky Krai in the Russian Far East, made the request during a one-on-one meeting with the Russian leader in Moscow, according to a Kremlin press release on Monday. 

The governor specifically emphasized the need for improved infrastructure, including roads, railways, ports and energy facilities, to facilitate commerce and strengthen Russia’s presence in the area. Primorsky Krai shares a short 11-mile (18-km) borderwith North Korea and is a crucial