On November 27, the Valdai Club hosted an expert discussion dedicated to the Russia-DPRK Treaty and the security situation in Northeast Asia. Since the start of the special military operation in Ukraine, there has been a noticeable rapprochement between Russia and the DPRK. An important indicator of this was the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty between Russia and the DPRK, signed in June 2024. How exactly will the provisions of the Treaty between Russia and the DPRK be applied? Will they entail additional sanctions for both parties? How do neighbouring countries – China and South Korea – view the signing of the Treaty? How will this affect the situation in the region?