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Satellite images revealed the expansion of the “February 11th factory” in the DPRK, where KN-23 missiles are produced. These missiles are used by Russian troops in Ukraine, although both countries deny the transfer of weapons.
The DPRK's leader says previous talks with the United States have been fruitless and that they remain hostile to Pyongyang. North Korea is stepping up military cooperation with Russia, sending 10,000 troops to participate in hostilities.
About 10,900 North Korean troops are deployed in the Kursk region of Russia as part of the airborne forces and marines. Some of them are already involved in hostilities against Ukraine.
The Russian Minister of Environmental Protection delivered more than 70 animals to Pyongyang, including a lion and two bears. The gift came after reports of the DPRK sending thousands of soldiers to take part in the fighting in Ukraine.
Russia has begun production of mobile shelters to protect against nuclear and chemical weapons. The production is carried out in Dzerzhinsk with the support of the state due to the lack of available shelters.
The DPRK leader declared his intention to unlimitedly strengthen its nuclear capabilities through US cooperation with Japan and South Korea. He accused the United States of destabilizing the region and prolonging the war in Ukraine.
The DPRK leader has tested suicide drones and ordered their mass production. Against the background of cooperation with russia, questions arise about possible technical assistance from moscow in the development of these weapons.
Russia has deployed 50,000 troops, including 12,000 North Korean soldiers, to advance in the Kursk region. The Kremlin aims to regain the lost territories by January 2024, when Trump may become president of the United States.
The US National Security Advisor suggests that Putin has not yet decided what Russia will provide to the DPRK in exchange for its troops. Kim Jong-un can expect military and technological support, in particular for his nuclear program.
Josep Borrell announced further diplomatic pressure on the DPRK for sending its military to Russia. The EU is consulting with partners in the Indo-Pacific region to counter this threat.
The President of Ukraine announced the escalation of the war due to North Korea's participation in hostilities. Zelenskyy emphasized that concessions to the aggressor are unacceptable for Ukraine and suicide for Europe.
DPRK Foreign Minister Choi Song-hee meets with Putin in the Kremlin and conveys “warm greetings. ” North Korea reaffirmed its readiness to support Russia in its war against Ukraine.
South Korean intelligence announced that 10,000 North Korean soldiers will be sent to Russia for $2000 per month. In exchange, the DPRK will receive food aid and military and space technologies.
The President said that the decision to appeal to the ICC would be made after the DPRK army's military use of force against Ukraine. Zelenskyy also counts on South Korea's support in this matter.
North Korea has tested an intercontinental ballistic missile with a record altitude of more than 7,000 km. The launch took place against the backdrop of the DPRK's cooperation with Russia and the possible deployment of North Korean troops in Ukraine.
DPRK Chief of General Staff Kim Yong Bok has arrived in Russia to lead the operations of North Korean troops. He will be responsible for the participation of DPRK troops in the war against Ukraine and may gain experience in modern combat.
Le Monde journalists tracked Putin's movements through the Strava app used by his bodyguards. The app recorded their jogging near the secret residences and meeting places of the Russian president.
North Korea is implementing new security measures to protect Kim Jong-un due to the threat of assassination attempts. Pyongyang is installing communication jamming systems and drone detection equipment.
The Wall Street Journal reports that North Korean soldiers at the front look young and inexperienced. Their training does not meet the conditions of war in Ukraine.
Beijing is showing signs of discontent with the DPRK's deepening ties with Russia after sending 12,000 North Korean soldiers. China fears destabilization in the region and a return to the Cold War model.
The head of Ukraine's Defense Intelligence Service said that Russia is transferring nuclear weapons technology to the DPRK in exchange for military personnel and shells. According to him, by the end of October, 2,600 North Korean troops will arrive to fight in the Kursk region.
The DPRK leader inspected strategic missile bases and called for readiness to retaliate. The visit took place on the eve of the US presidential election, which may be an attempt to draw attention to Pyongyang's military power.
KFI experts described the technical features of North Korean missiles used by Russia to attack Ukraine. They identified differences in design, materials and markings compared to Russian missiles.
Recently manufactured Western components were found in a North Korean KN-23/24 missile shot down in Ukraine.
DPRK leader Kim Jong-un declared South Korea a “foreign and hostile” country. North Korea amended its constitution, abandoning the goal of uniting the two Koreas and blowing up transportation routes on the border.
According to the ISW, “several thousand” North Korean infantrymen are being trained in Russia. They may be deployed to the front in Ukraine or in the border regions of Russia by the end of 2024.
South Korean intelligence has revealed signs that the DPRK is building a new submarine with a possible nuclear engine. The boat is being built in the Sinpo area and is expected to be larger than previous models.
North Korea has sent engineering units to Ukraine to monitor the use of its weapons by the Russian army. Some North Korean soldiers have already been killed, and the KN23 ammunition and missiles have proven to be of poor quality.
South Korea's Defense Minister announced the possibility of the DPRK sending regular troops to Ukraine to support Russia.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has announced his intention to accelerate the development of powerful nuclear weapons. He emphasized the importance of strengthening nuclear capabilities in response to external threats.