North Korea and Mongolia: A new partnership for two old friends?: "In late October, Mongolian President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj became the first foreign head of state to make an official visit to North Korea since Kim Jong-un, North Korea's young leader, assumed power in late 2011. Why did Mongolia's president go to Pyongyang and why was he selected as the first foreign leader to visit, especially given the very close political and economic relations between North Korea and China? The answer is likely rooted in the long bilateral relationship and their shared position as small countries wishing to emphasize their independence in a region dominated by major political and economic powers. The visit highlights the growing relationship between the two; however, significant obstacles to a deeper partnership exist."
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