North Korea is using the war in Ukraine for military propaganda, ordering soldiers to blow themselves up if threatened with capture. This is glorified as "eternal devotion" to Kim Jong Un, promoting the idea of self-sacrifice without ensuring the military's right to life.
North Korea has halved its shell supplies to Russia this year, mostly transferring outdated ammunition due to the depletion of its own stocks. At the same time, the country has started mass production of FPV drones.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will not participate in the G20 summit, which will be held in November in Johannesburg; he will be represented by Premier Li Qiang. This decision means that the event will take place without the leaders of the US, China, and Russia.
South Korean lawmakers stated that North Korea is ready to conduct a seventh nuclear test if Kim Jong Un makes such a decision. In addition, North Korea is increasing its production of nuclear warheads and preparing to launch a new reconnaissance satellite.
South Korea reports the deployment of over 10,000 North Korean troops near the Russian-Ukrainian border, as well as the dispatch of engineers and construction workers to the Russian Federation. North Korea has officially confirmed the deployment of troops to Russia to participate in the war against Ukraine, receiving oil, food, and weapons in exchange.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has expressed his readiness to meet with US President Donald Trump. This information came from the secretary of the South Korean parliamentary intelligence committee after a closed meeting with the National Intelligence Service.
In North Korea, 97-year-old Kim Yong Nam, who headed the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK from 1998 to 2019, has died. He was known for his propaganda speeches in support of the Kim dynasty.
South Korea awarded US President Trump a golden crown and the country's highest honor after reaching a massive $355 billion deal with the US. The agreement includes investments and cooperation in shipbuilding.
Donald Trump said he would not meet Kim Jong Un during his Asian tour due to scheduling conflicts. However, he expressed hope for a meeting in the near future.
North Korea's missile launch came after US President Donald Trump expressed a desire to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his visit to South Korea.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin said that relations with North Korea are "going according to plan" during a meeting with DPRK Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui.
The International Skating Union is investigating an incident at the Cup of China, where figure skaters Ren Junfei and Xing Jianing displayed a toy resembling an intercontinental DF-61 missile. The ISU condemns the incident, calling it inappropriate and undermining the spirit of sport.
Donald Trump expressed his readiness to meet with Kim Jong Un during his trip to Asia, noting that he had "great relations" with him. A previous meeting in 2019 made Trump the first sitting US president to step onto North Korean territory.
The DPRK has begun construction of a memorial museum in Pyongyang dedicated to the soldiers who participated in Russia's war against Ukraine. Leader Kim Jong Un personally laid the first shovel of earth, calling the North Korean soldiers "the pride of the nation."
North Korean troops fighting on the side of the Russians may have lost more than 6,000 men in offensive combat operations in the Kursk region. This is more than half of the approximately 11,000 North Korean servicemen deployed in the region.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced the continuous development of military ties with Russia during a ceremony to lay a memorial to North Korean soldiers who fought alongside Russian troops against the Armed Forces of Ukraine. South Korean intelligence reports 4,700 North Korean soldiers killed or wounded in the war against Ukraine.
Kim Jong Un promised to transform the DPRK into "the best socialist paradise in the world" ahead of the 80th anniversary of the Workers' Party. This event is marked by a military parade, which is likely to showcase the latest weapons.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced the preparation of new military steps due to increased US activity on the Korean Peninsula. He noted that the DPRK has already directed strategic resources to priority security goals.
North Korea is in the final stages of developing an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear weapons to the United States. According to South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, it only needs to master re-entry technology.
South Korea's Unification Minister said that North Korea possesses up to 2000 kg of highly enriched uranium, calling for a resumption of talks with the United States. Pyongyang is expanding its nuclear capabilities, and sanctions are not forcing it to abandon its nuclear weapons program.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he is ready for negotiations with the United States if they abandon the demand for denuclearization. He also expressed warm memories of former President Donald Trump.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended unmanned drone tests and approved a plan to further enhance their capabilities using artificial intelligence. He also inspected the construction of a large greenhouse farm on the border with China.
Pyongyang stated that possessing nuclear weapons is a forced step to protect against the American threat. The DPRK considers its status as a nuclear power enshrined in its constitution and irreversible.
The meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping is at risk of collapse. The reason is customs tariffs and the issue of fentanyl, which are hindering progress in negotiations.
North Korean authorities apply the death penalty to those who watch foreign TV series and films, according to a new UN report. The document is based on interviews with refugees and indicates increased control over citizens' lives.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced a new strategy for the parallel development of nuclear and conventional armed forces. It will be presented at the 9th Congress of the Workers' Party, aimed at strengthening national defense and modernizing the army.
The EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs predicts at least two more years of war in Ukraine. She points to the weakness of European diplomacy and the lack of consensus.
DPRK leader Kim Jong Un personally observed the test of a solid-fuel rocket engine, which will form the basis of the Hwasong-20 ICBM. This is the ninth and final test of the engine, made from carbon fiber composites.
China will strengthen strategic communications and deepen cooperation with the DPRK, Xi Jinping wrote in a congratulatory message to Kim Jong Un. The leader of the PRC emphasized the consistent and unwavering strategic policy of the Communist Party of China and the government regarding the development of relations with the DPRK.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will join the virtual BRICS summit organized by Brazil. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will send the foreign minister.
