Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted an invitation from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to visit North Korea. The invitation was extended during their first summit in four years, which took place on September 13, 2023, at the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia. Kim Jong Un arrived at the Vostochny Cosmodrome for the summit with Putin, which was followed by a tour of eastern Russia.

The invitation has been met with concern from South Korea, which expressed "deep concern and regret" over the meeting between Kim Jong Un and Putin, particularly regarding their military cooperation talks. Putin's visit to North Korea has not been scheduled yet, and it is unclear what the agenda of the visit will be. However, the visit is expected to strengthen the relationship between Russia and North Korea, which has been strained in recent years due to North Korea's nuclear program and international sanctions.