Russia and North Korea Strengthen Disaster Response Cooperation
Alexander Kurenkov, head of Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM), visited North Korea for the first time to discuss and expand cooperation in disaster prevention and response. Key outcomes include a joint action plan for 2027-2029, training of North Korean specialists at the EMERCOM academy in Vladivostok, and Russia's assistance in developing flood response strategies and acquiring fire and rescue equipment.19 sourcesSee all sources