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The DPRK and russian sports ministers signed a protocol on sports exchanges for 2025 during a meeting in Pyongyang. This is happening against the backdrop of increased military cooperation between the countries and the supply of weapons to the DPRK for the war in Ukraine.

Colonel-General Kim Yong Bok, deputy head of the General Staff of the KNA, arrived in Russia among 500 officers. His specific mission is unknown, he previously commanded the DPRK Special Forces Corps.

A group of refugees from the DPRK handed over leaflets and audio to the Ukrainian Embassy in Seoul calling for the defection of the North Korean military. The materials contain instructions on how to defect and will be distributed among DPRK soldiers in Russia.

South Korea has conducted an exercise with the launch of a Hyeonmu-2 ballistic missile in the Yellow Sea. The launch was a response to the DPRK's recent test of the Hwasong-19 intercontinental missile.

South Korean President Yun Suk-yol is considering direct arms supplies to Ukraine. The decision will depend on the level of North Korea's involvement in the conflict.

EU diplomat Josep Borrell has said that it is necessary to respond to North Korea's involvement in the war. He came for talks with senior officials during his visits to Japan and South Korea.

Zelenskyy confirmed the expectation of a team of experts from South Korea to monitor the situation. The President also expressed his readiness to exchange captured North Korean military personnel for Ukrainians.

A fire broke out at a US Army supply warehouse in Busan, which took 4 hours to extinguish. A total of 163 people and 51 pieces of equipment were involved in the firefighting, with no casualties.

A balloon from the DPRK burst over the presidential complex in Seoul, dropping debris. This is the second such incident in recent months, raising concerns about the vulnerability of key South Korean facilities.

Germany has summoned a DPRK diplomat over reports about North Korean soldiers being sent to russia to take part in the war in Ukraine. The German Foreign Ministry considers this to be a violation of the European peace order.

The National Security and Defense Council's Central Intelligence Center reports on the movement of North Korean troops from the Far East to the interior of Russia. Earlier, it was reported that Russia plans to use Koreans in Kursk and send 3,000 DPRK troops to Russia.

U. S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said there is evidence of the presence of North Korean troops in Russia. He added that it is not yet known what role they will play there.

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.

north korea denies reports of sending 1,500 troops to russia to help in the war against ukraine. South Korea insists that the DPRK is providing military support to Russia's aggressive actions in Ukraine.

The US warned of the danger of North Korea sending troops to support Russia in Ukraine. The DPRK could send up to 12,000 soldiers, including 1,500 special forces.

Seoul may send intelligence officers and experts to Ukraine in response to the DPRK's support for russia. South Korea is also considering the possibility of supplying lethal weapons to Kyiv after providing humanitarian aid.

South Korea's Foreign Ministry summoned the Russian ambassador because of the deployment of North Korean troops to Russia for the war in Ukraine. Seoul condemned this as a violation of UN resolutions and promised to take international action.

Minister Sibiga called for lifting restrictions on long-range strikes and intercepting Russian missiles over Ukraine. He emphasized that the DPRK is sending regular units to participate in the war against Ukraine.

South Korean intelligence has reported that 12,000 North Korean troops have been sent to Russia to participate in the war against Ukraine. Seoul considers this a serious threat to international security.

DPRK state media reported that 1. 4 million young people have joined the army due to the tense situation with South Korea. This is a reaction to Seoul's allegedly provocative drone invasion, which led to the threat of war.

South Korean President Yun Suk-yol has said that the DPRK may conduct a nuclear test before the US elections. He believes that the recent disclosure of a nuclear facility by North Korea was an attempt to attract Washington's attention.

South Korea, Japan, and the United States signed a document on security cooperation against DPRK threats. The memorandum provides for political consultations, information exchange, and joint exercises.

Over the past three decades, the number of days when temperatures in the world's 20 largest capitals reach 35°C or higher has increased by 52%, putting more than 300 million people at risk of extreme heat.

During the night, North Korea launched almost 200 balloons with garbage in the direction of South Korea, which was the latest in a series of such provocations.

North Korea tested a hypersonic missile that exploded shortly after takeoff, flying about 250 km before falling into the sea of Japan.

A senior North Korean military official has criticized the United States for increasing military aid to Ukraine.

Depending on Russia's cooperation with North Korea, South Korea may reconsider the issue of supplying lethal military equipment to Ukraine.

South Korea has summoned the Russian ambassador to protest the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership agreement between Russia and North Korea.

Putin has warned South Korea against supplying lethal weapons to Ukraine, calling it a "big mistake" that will have consequences.

South Korea will consider supplying weapons to Ukraine after North Korea and Russia signed a mutual defense pact.