It doesn't depend much on the West. In North Korea (and to lesser extent in Russia) the anti-Western discourse is needed to keep local population mobilized and

It doesn't depend much on the West. In North Korea (and to lesser extent in Russia) the anti-Western discourse is needed to keep local population mobilized and under control. Having an external enemy also provides legitimate ways to suppress opposition -- something that happens in both countries. Therefore deescalating relationships with the West is directly against the interests of the governing elites.