Putin's North Korea visit about 'more than pleasantries'

Putin's North Korea visit about 'more than pleasantries'

Seoul, South Korea — When North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited eastern Russia in September, a big part of his mission seemed clear: look at as many Russian weapons as possible.   During his highly publicized multi-day visit, Kim climbed to the cockpit of one of Russia’s most advanced fighter jets, examined nuclear-capable strategic bombers, and toured a warship in Russia’s Pacific Fleet.   Russian President Vladimir Putin also gave Kim a per…