A delegation led by a senior official from Russia's state-run media group Rossiya Segodnya has arrived in Pyongyang. North Korea's state media KCNA reported on Tuesday that the group, headed by first deputy editor-in-chief Sergei Kochetkov, reached the capital the previous day and was welcomed by KCNA officials and staff from the Russian Embassy. The visit occurs amid deepening ties between Pyongyang and Moscow, with potential discussions on media cooperation.
A delegation from Russia's state-run media group Rossiya Segodnya, led by first deputy editor-in-chief Sergei Kochetkov, arrived in Pyongyang on November 10, 2025. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported the visit in a brief dispatch on November 11, noting that the group was greeted by officials from KCNA and the Russian Embassy in North Korea.
The trip comes as Pyongyang and Moscow strengthen ties across various sectors, including military and economic areas. Observers suggest the sides may discuss establishing a Rossiya Segodnya bureau in Pyongyang and dispatching correspondents as part of these efforts. Major media outlets withdrew their North Korea-based correspondents in 2020 due to the country's border closure amid the pandemic, though Chinese reporters returned in February 2025 after five years.
Founded in 1941 as the Soviet Information Bureau, Rossiya Segodnya delivers news in more than 30 languages and stations correspondents in 128 cities worldwide. Its key brands include Sputnik and RIA Novosti. This media exchange aligns with recent visits by Russian military and economic delegations, highlighting the growing partnership between the two nations.
