North Korea held a nighttime military parade in Pyongyang to mark the Workers’ Party’s 80th anniversary, emphasizing closer ties with China and Russia and unveiling new strategic weapons.
A Korean activist detained after a flotilla bound for Gaza was transferred to Ktzi’ot Prison, as Seoul urges Israel to ensure safety and a swift release.
North Korea’s 80th-anniversary military parade highlights its growing alignment with China and Russia, possible new weapons, and speculation over Kim Jong-un’s daughter’s debut.
South Korea’s Foreign Minister Cho Hyun rejected claims of anti-Americanism surrounding the $350 billion U.S. demand, stressing that the ongoing U.S.-Korea trade talks aim to protect national interests while reinforcing the alliance.
Kim Jong-un urged a rapid expansion of North Korea’s naval power, calling for the navy to be ready to “thoroughly” punish enemy provocations during his visit to the 5,000-ton destroyer Choe Hyon.
The White House confirmed that President Donald Trump is open to talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un without preconditions, raising speculation of a possible meeting during the upcoming APEC summit in South Korea.
South Korea’s Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said North Korea is now capable of striking the U.S. mainland, citing Pyongyang’s missile advances.
