Which country supports North Korea?
Christopher Snyder
Updated on February 18, 2026
They have a close special relationship and China is often considered to be North Korea's closest ally. China and North Korea have a
mutual aid and co-operation treaty
The China-DPRK Treaty on Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance, or The Sino-North Korean Mutual Aid and Cooperation Friendship Treaty is a treaty signed on 11 July 1961 between North Korea and China. The treaty is currently the only defense treaty China and North Korea have with any nation.
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