Why North Korea and the Philippines view each other with mutual distrust



Analysis Why North Korea and the Philippines view each other with mutual distrust Manilla has fostered security ties with South Korea and the US even as its relationship with Pyongyang has stagnated Renato Cruz De Castro March 23, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Bilateral meeting between South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and Philippines President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos at Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Cambodia on Nov. 13, 2022 \| Image: Bongbong Marcos via Twitter, edited by NK Pro In recent years, the Philippines and South Korea have worked to strengthen a comprehensive strategic partnership. This is premised on the fact that they are sister democracies facing the same threats and challenges of an evolving Indo-Pacific region, and shared values of freedom, respect for human rights and adherence to the rule of law. By contrast, North Korea’s ties with the Philippines are moribund, stagnant and rife with problems. Manila and Pyongyang view each other with mutual suspicion and mistrust. On Manila’s side, this situation stems from the deep-seated belief that the DPRK Read More © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. LATEST ANALYSIS 01State media review: North Korea says citizens give thumbs-up to Kim Jong Un song 02State media review: Kim Jong Un’s leadership cult dims the Day of the Sun 03Why North Korea could draw inspiration from Iran’s suicide drone attack 04After the Panel: Weighing the best alternatives to monitor North Korea sanctions 05State media review: North Korea begins celebrations for dead leader’s birthday 06How to interpret North Korea’s abrupt about-face on diplomacy with Japan 07What 30K North Korean patents reveal about state efforts to foster innovation 08North Korea’s silence on Trump speaks volumes about its view of the US election

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Why North Korea and the Philippines view each other with mutual distrust

Manilla has fostered security ties with South Korea and the US even as its relationship with Pyongyang has stagnated

Renato Cruz De Castro March 23, 2023

Why North Korea and the Philippines view each other with mutual distrust

Bilateral meeting between South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and Philippines President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos at Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Cambodia on Nov. 13, 2022 | Image: Bongbong Marcos via Twitter, edited by NK Pro

In recent years, the Philippines and South Korea have worked to strengthen a comprehensive strategic partnership. This is premised on the fact that they are sister democracies facing the same threats and challenges of an evolving Indo-Pacific region, and shared values of freedom, respect for human rights and adherence to the rule of law.

By contrast, North Korea’s ties with the Philippines are moribund, stagnant and rife with problems. Manila and Pyongyang view each other with mutual suspicion and mistrust.

On Manila’s side, this situation stems from the deep-seated belief that the DPRK

Why North Korea and the Philippines view each other with mutual distrust

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