The diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on October 12, 1948, opening a chapter of the DPRK-Russia friendship, the article says, and goes on:.

The friendship between the peoples of the two countries has deepened for a long period since the opening of the diplomatic relations.

The two countries have strengthened the bonds of friendship, closely cooperating with each other in the political, economic, cultural and various other fields on the principle of independence, equality and mutual benefit.

Entering the 2000s, the DPRK-Russia friendly relations have been put on a new high stage.

The DPRK-Russia treaty of friendship, good neighborliness and cooperation was signed in February, 2000.

Leader Kim Jong Il visited the Russian Federation in 2001, 2002 and 2011, further consolidating the friendly and cooperative relations between the DPRK and Russia in line with the requirements and fundamental interests of the two peoples in the 21st century. He thus performed immortal feats in ensuring peace and security in Northeast Asia and the rest of the world.

It is the steadfast will of the Workers' Party of Korea and the DPRK government to boost the bilateral relations of friendship and cooperation true to the behests of Kim Jong Il.

The DPRK-Russia friendly and cooperative relations are now growing stronger in various fields with great viability.

The Korean people sincerely hope that the efforts of the Russian people to achieve social stability and national unity and build a powerful state will yield good fruits.

The history and tradition of the DPRK-Russia friendship will in the future, too, be given steady continuity thanks to the joint efforts of the peoples of the two countries to boost their relations as required by the aspiration and desire of both sides.