Not entirely correct, ROK and Russia did make significant improvements in their relations in the 90`s. This is actually a pretty good position for ROK to be in, especially for their economy and Russia`s, this will further enhance isolation of North Korea and a easing of pressure between possible future concerns with China. Makes me wonder on how much of a importance Russia views a strong alliance with ROK to help offset potential future concerns with China.
Yes you do. Russia has a working relationship with the DPRK, but not nearly enough to hold any major influence over it. At the same time Russia has had close ties with ROK for years.
pardon my history but didnt they become communist because of russia?
wow beneficial to russia then if they become partners with south korea then possibly they'll be able to get alot of american technology exposed to them through the backdoors.
That's a complicated debate that doesn't belong on this forum. The difference between communist and stalinist is a large one, but what specifically you mean by that is questionable. I used the term in regards to the DPRK being part of the Soviet sphere of influence. In that regard, with the economic subsidies long gone, Russia no longer holds the special influence over the DPRK that the USSR did.
well if south korea wants to get into the SCO, they should talk to China also about this matter, since south korea has better economic and political ties with China then Russia.
All I can reply, is that President Hu has visited South Korea, three times already this year. You would be jusified in saying that this was proabably more to do with the North Korean crisis, to which I would respond with the question, are the two matters mutually exclusive?