North Korea condemned the U.S. for its airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, warning of global instability and signaling a likely deepening of military ties with Russia.
North Korea views the U.S. strike on Iran’s nuclear sites as justification to accelerate its nuclear arms program, reinforcing its deterrence strategy and deepening military ties with Russia.
South Korea has raised grave concern over North Korea's reported dispatch of 6,000 personnel to Russia, citing violations of U.N. sanctions and warning against illegal military cooperation.
North Korea has likely suffered over 6,000 casualties in combat operations in Ukraine’s Kursk region, according to British intelligence, highlighting the extent of Pyongyang’s involvement in Russia’s war.
North Korea has relaunched a 5,000-ton-class destroyer less than a month after it capsized during a botched ceremony, completing urgent repairs before a key Workers’ Party meeting.
North Korea halted its loudspeaker broadcasts toward the South on June 12, a day after President Lee Jae-myung suspended similar operations from Seoul.
North Korea has refused to accept a letter from Donald Trump to Kim Jong-un, signaling no progress in reviving diplomatic dialogue under Trump’s second term.
The IAEA confirmed North Korea is building a new nuclear facility near Yongbyon, raising international concern over the regime’s ongoing weapons development.