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The Freedom Edge exercise will take place on September 9–11 in international waters near Jeju Island. The allies will test their readiness for threats from North Korea.
Seoul said that Pyongyang continues preparations to send troops to Russia, but there are no signs of an imminent deployment. North Korea is also supplying missiles.
Congressman Rich McCormick called on Trump to resume full-scale U. S.–South Korean exercises. After the reduction, North Korea launched missiles.
The United States and South Korea ended the exercises six days early after North Korea launched about 10 ballistic missiles. Pyongyang rejected the reduction in the maneuvers.
The new wave of North Korean troops in Russia includes 400 drone operators capable of conducting reconnaissance and attacking targets in Ukraine. Pyongyang may be asked to send up to 50,000 more troops.
Kim Yo Jong called the joint exercises provocative despite their reduction. She also denied contacts between Kim Jong Un and Trump.
Kim Yo Jong called Zelenskyy's statement about the possible deployment of 50,000 troops to Russia groundless. In 2024, North Korea sent approximately 14,000 military personnel.
Trump seeks to resume dialogue with Kim Jong Un and may meet with him in China in November. There is no official planning yet.
U. S. President Donald Trump publicly criticized CNN correspondent Kristen Holmes, calling her a "fake journalist" and urging her to shut up.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Moscow and Pyongyang are jointly working to establish a new just world order. He also noted the participation of Korean troops in expelling Ukrainian forces from the Kursk region.
U. S. President Donald Trump said that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had responded to his recent message, calling the exchange “very positive.” This came after Trump ordered a reduction in military exercises with South Korea.
South Korea is reviewing Trump's comments about scaling back joint exercises, hoping for substantive negotiations. Pyongyang has not yet responded, while experts warn of possible high costs.
Lee Jae-myung called for talks with North Korea, proposing to replace the armistice with a peace regime. He also emphasized the need to prevent conflict and limit Pyongyang’s nuclear capabilities.
According to Bloomberg, Kim Jong Un received up to $22 billion in foreign revenues from 2022 to 2025, four times more than in the previous period. This was made possible in part by supplying weapons and troops to Russia.
North Korean authorities recommend hot dishes, including dog meat soup, to combat the heat. Temperatures on the peninsula are reaching 40°C, while South Korea is recording fatalities.
North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile near its east coast; the launch was detected by South Korea and Japan. South Korea's military has intensified surveillance and is coordinating actions with the United States and Japan.
Kim Jong Un's sister Kim Yo Jong stated that additional military measures are being prepared in response to Japan's strengthening of its defense capabilities. Pyongyang accused Tokyo of turning into a "military state."
Russia and North Korea have almost completed the construction of the first road bridge, which could be used for military supplies. Officially, the bridge is intended for trade and tourism, but it raises concerns due to the possible transfer of troops.
North Korea officially put into operation the new destroyer "Choe Hyon". Kim Jong Un announced plans to commission two new ships into the Navy each year for five years.
The DPRK Ministry of Foreign Affairs called its status as a nuclear power irreversible and condemned the actions of the United States. Pyongyang officially considers the issue of denuclearization to be permanently closed.
The US and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to the denuclearization of the DPRK and rejected Russia's statements that the issue is closed. The parties also expressed concern over the PRC's nuclear potential.
Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un agreed to expand cooperation in economy and politics. Pyongyang officially supported the One China principle.
Xi Jinping arrived in the DPRK to strengthen friendship and discuss stability. This is his first visit to Pyongyang since 2019.
Kim Yo Jong called North Korea's nuclear status irreversible and refuted US statements regarding denuclearization. The country plans to sharply increase missile production.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping will visit Pyongyang on June 8-9 at the invitation of Kim Jong Un. The parties will discuss strengthening relations and regional security issues.
Kim Jong Un has inaugurated a new uranium enrichment facility for nuclear weapons. The North Korean leader ordered an exponential increase in the capacity of the country's arsenal.
The DPRK has tested AI-equipped missiles designed to strike targets at a distance of 100 km. The new weapons will be deployed near the border for modern warfare.
North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile and several projectiles from the Chongju area. The missile flew approximately 80 kilometers toward the sea.
The Naegohyang club from the DPRK won the AFC Women's Champions League, defeating a Japanese team in Suwon. The victory allowed the players to qualify for the FIFA Women's Club World Cup.
Kim Jong Un ordered the strengthening of the border and the adaptation of the army to the experience of modern warfare. The DPRK is reinforcing units and building fortifications on the front line.