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North Korea accused South Korea of "dangerous provocation" after warning shots were fired at the border. The incident occurred during the construction of a barrier and annual joint military exercises between the US and South Korea.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held an award ceremony for DPRK soldiers who fought on Russia's side against Ukraine, calling them "heroic. " He laid flowers at the memorial wall for the fallen and held a banquet for the military.

North Korea has built a secret military base, Sinpung-dong, 27 km from the Chinese border. It is likely to house 6-9 intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of carrying nuclear weapons.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced intentions to strengthen the country's nuclear potential, enraged by joint military exercises between the US and South Korea. He called them a "provocation to war" and a "call for rapid expansion of nuclear potential."

The sister of the DPRK leader, Kim Yo Jong, refuted Seoul's statements about the dismantling of North Korean loudspeakers on the border. She accused South Korea of excessive optimism and emphasized that Pyongyang has no intention of removing them.

Putin held a phone conversation with Kim Jong Un, discussing the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation and upcoming talks with Trump. The meeting between the presidents of Russia and the United States is scheduled for August 15 in Alaska.

Two aides to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited Beijing in July and August. The visits are likely related to construction projects and the normalization of economic ties.

Relations between DPRK leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump remain at a "not bad" level, which may indicate Pyongyang's readiness for negotiations with the new US administration. However, North Korea promises to react to attempts to stop its nuclear program.

North Korea has temporarily banned foreign tourists from visiting the new Wonsan Kalma resort on the Sea of Japan. The decision was made a few days after the visit of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

North Korea accused the United States of threatening regional peace by deploying strategic bombers over the Korean Peninsula for trilateral exercises. The exercises involved US, Japanese, and South Korean aircraft, demonstrating their ability to respond to security challenges.

North Korea has supplied Russia with over 12 million 152-mm shells since the start of the full-scale invasion, South Korean intelligence claims. Kim Jong Un has promised Russia further support in the war in Ukraine.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un assured Russia's top diplomat Sergei Lavrov of unconditional support for all of Moscow's actions regarding the "conflict" in Ukraine. Lavrov is on a three-day visit to the DPRK, which has provided troops and weapons for Russia's war against Ukraine.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with DPRK leader Kim Jong Un during a visit to North Korea. Earlier, Lavrov held talks with his North Korean counterpart Choe Son Hui.

Ukrainian defenders destroyed a North Korean-made Type 75 multiple rocket launcher system in the Kupyansk direction. This was carried out by pilots of the First Presidential Brigade "Bureviy".

The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that North Korea supplies Russia with up to 40% of ammunition for the war in Ukraine. Pyongyang also sends ballistic missiles and artillery systems, receiving money and technology from Russia.

North Korea plans to send an additional 25,000-30,000 troops to Russia, who will join the 11,000 soldiers already sent last year. These troops may be involved in combat operations in the occupied territories of Ukraine.

North Korean Central Television showed footage of Kim Jong Un mourning North Korean soldiers who died in Russia's war against Ukraine in the Kursk region. At the repatriation ceremony, Kim placed the flag over the coffin, and photographs were shown at a joint cultural event of North Korea and Russia in Pyongyang.

Ri Sol-ju, Kim Jong-un's wife, made her first public appearance in 18 months at the opening of the Kalma resort, carrying a bag resembling a Gucci GG Marmont. The average monthly salary in North Korea is less than $4, while the accessory costs over $2,000.

Despite security threats, Ukrainians actively travel, choosing Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Zakarpattia regions. Volodymyr Tsaruk, director of the Tourism Development Center, noted that hotel prices have increased slightly, and seasonality affects the cost.

Ukraine plans to consider a meeting of leaders after humanitarian issues are resolved. Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov announced additional clarifications regarding the course of negotiations.

The Minister of Defense of Ukraine stated about the participation of 11,000 DPRK fighters in the war and the probable dispatch of additional forces. These units have already suffered significant losses, indicating the depletion of the DPRK's elite reserve.

North Korea opens Wonsan Kalma beach resort to domestic tourists after a six-year delay. According to dictator Kim Jong Un's plans, the resort should stimulate tourism development and attract foreigners, although it is currently only for locals.

In 2024, at least 975 people were executed in Iran, the highest number since 2015. The majority of executions (52%) were related to drug offenses.

North Korea is supplying Russia with weapons and soldiers, receiving modern technologies and resources in return. Iran, which provides drones, does not see mutual benefit, remaining vulnerable to attacks.

North Korea will send a thousand sappers and five thousand military construction workers to the Kursk region. The decision was made by Kim Jong-un, Shoigu reported.

According to Kyrylo Budanov, North Korea has transferred 120 long-range artillery systems to Russia, which have performed well in combat. Also, about 11,000 North Korean soldiers are located in the Kursk region.

North Korea is repairing a damaged Nampo-class corvette, and satellite images show the presence of a Russian vessel near the port. Experts do not rule out a military partnership between the DPRK and Russia.

North Korean destroyer afloat again after accident during launch. Kim Jong-un called the incident a "crime" and ordered the ship to be restored.

In North Korea, a destroyer that capsized during its launch was successfully raised. Kim Jong-un called it a "crime" and ordered the ship to be restored.

During the unsuccessful descent of the DPRK destroyer in the port of Chongjin, more than ten objects resembling balloons were discovered. Experts are considering versions from the protection of the ship to UAVs.