North Korea unveiled its new solid-fuel Hwasong-20 ICBM during a nighttime military parade in Pyongyang, marking its most advanced missile capable of reaching the U.S. mainland and highlighting growing ties with China and Russia.
President Lee Jae Myung told Wall Street investors that halting North Korea’s nuclear expansion would cut security risks. He paired the message with a market pitch, defense assurances, and planned corporate governance reforms.
Kim Jong-un declared unification with South Korea “absolutely unnecessary,” while signaling openness to talks with the U.S. if denuclearization is off the table.
Kim Jong-un condemned the South Korea-U.S. military drills as a clear signal of a “will to ignite war,” vowing stronger military action and expanded naval power.
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.
North Korea’s Kim Jong-un oversaw a missile drill on May 8, highlighting tactical nuclear readiness while skipping Russia’s Victory Day parade, signaling growing strategic complexity in Pyongyang’s alliances.
North Korea condemned the U.S. deployment of B-1B bombers to the Korean Peninsula, calling it a routine threat and vowing strong deterrence. Analysts say Pyongyang is preparing for a prolonged standoff as nuclear talks stall and President Trump remains focused on trade conflicts.
