It has been reported that North Korean authorities held an ideological lecture to residents emphasizing friendship with Russia. It is understood that the purpose is to create favorable public opinion toward Russia right before sending soldiers to Russia.
According to a Daily NK source from North Pyongan Province on the 7th, early last month in Sinuiju, he said to the general public, “The regional situation surrounding the Korean Peninsula is intensifying due to the hostile actions of the United States and its followers,” and “More than ever before.” A lecture was held with content that aroused hostility toward the U.S. and South Korea, such as “The risk of war is increasing.”
This is interpreted as an intention to use the external conflict situation as a lever for internal unity by placing responsibility for the recent political instability on the Korean Peninsula on South Korea and the United States.
In particular, the lecture is said to have mentioned the Israel-Palestine conflict and the Russia-Ukraine war.
The lecturer at the lecture first related to the Israel-Palestine conflict, saying, “Israel attacked Palestine, and ordinary residents and children in the Gaza Zone lost their lives.” He added, “The reason Israel can carry out such a vicious attack is because of the manipulation of the United States behind it.” “Because it exists,” he said.
Regarding the Russia-Ukraine war, he also focused on criticizing the US, saying, “The reason the war has been going on for three years is because the US is instigating the war by providing lethal weapons to Ukraine.”
At the same time, the lecturer emphasized, “We will stand with the Russian people until Russia wins.” Since the cause of the Russia-Ukraine war is the maneuvers of the United States, North Korea is saying that it will support Russia’s victory in the war and support the Russians for that purpose.
The lecturer said that he did not explain in detail what kind of support North Korea would provide for Russians at this lecture. Of course, the issue of sending North Korean troops to Russia was not mentioned at all.
However, this is analyzed to be aimed at blocking negative public opinion in case the fact that North Korea’s military was dispatched to Russia, which had been kept completely secret, later became known to local residents.
Meanwhile, it is reported that positive public opinion toward Russia has spread among residents after the lecture. The atmosphere flowed as the authorities intended.
In fact, among the residents, there are pro-Russian sentiments, such as “Now it seems like there are more benefits to be had from working with Russia (Russia) than with China” and “Aren’t things like oil and flour now coming from Russia?” Sources say the remarks were made.
Meanwhile, following the dispatch of North Korean troops to Russia, the close relationship between North Korea and Russia is becoming more blatant.
North Korea’s Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui, who made an official visit to Russia from the 28th to the 6th of last month, had an unexpected and surprising meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the 4th (local time), showing off their close relationship.
Rodong Sinmun, the organ of the North Korean Workers’ Party, reported on the front page of the meeting between Choi Son-hui and President Putin on the 6th, saying, “At the meeting, an excellent conversation was held regarding many projects to continuously strengthen and develop the relationship between the two countries.” “The will to further solidify the friendship between North Korea and Russia, which are at the top of the development track, has been reaffirmed,” he said.
Prior to that, Choi Sun-hee met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow on the 1st (local time). According to AFP and Sputnik News, he said, “I have no doubt that Russia will definitely win under the wise leadership of President Vladimir Putin, and I will continue to work hard until the day of victory.” “I will always be with my Russian comrades,” he said.
Source: www.dailynk.com
