They both have a bit in common. They’re both communist Asian states that the US went to war with during the Cold War and did not win. But the messaging regarding the two states is a lot different. DPRK is treated like the worst dictatorship ever, that kills you and your family for even thinking that the Kims are less than gods, whilst also starving. But Vietnam, they say… nothing.
Why isn’t Vietnam demonized like DPRK?
You realize Vietnam is AES state? You don’t have to do this
and? Does that make them immune to criticisms of revisionism and collaboration with imperialists? China is guilty of this as well. There is a liberal rot in both of their foreign policy apparatuses, and they need to purge them and stand in solidarity with each other - not bicker and run off to America when spurned. Both are far too chummy with the Israelis and Americans. There’s only so long the “we trade with everyone equally” excuse holds up to scrutiny before it collapses, and that was some time ago. Capital has strong footholds in both, and this is a serious problem that is warping their decision making to be more nationalistic and short-sighted.