India Signals Upgraded Ties With North Korea

In a clear departure from frosty bilateral ties for the past several decades, India signaled it was upgrading its relations with North Korea when Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju recently attended an event marking the North Korean National Independence Day in New Delhi. Rijiju clarified that his presence at the event was not a hasty decision, but was part of a well-thought-out diplomatic move. Indian minister cited change in bilateral ties According to The Hindu, Rijiju, nominated by the Ministry of External Affairs to represent the Indian government in the official event, said that bilateral ties were…