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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has expressed confidence in a “more excellent future” for ties with Russia in a message to Vladimir Putin. His remarks come as Pyongyang and Moscow deepen strategic and military cooperation following their 2024 partnership.

US President Donald Trump shared a 2019 photo of his meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, saying they “get along GREAT.” The post revived speculation about renewed diplomacy as Washington remains open to unconditional talks amid closer North Korea-Russia ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin met North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui, thanking Pyongyang for supporting Moscow’s Ukraine war. The meeting fuelled speculation over a possible Kim Jong Un visit to Russia amid expanding military and strategic ties between the two countries

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised weapons tests aboard the repaired 5,000-tonne destroyer Kang Kon, including a nuclear-capable cruise missile. He ordered the warship's deployment within two months, highlighting Pyongyang's accelerating efforts to build a nuclear-armed navy and expand maritime capabilities

  Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Pyongyang for talks with Kim Jong Un, aiming to strengthen China-North Korea ties amid tensions with the US. Discussions are expected to cover strategic cooperation, economic assistance, regional influence, sanctions, and North Korea’s nuclear ambitions 

Xi Jinping is set to visit North Korea for the first time in nearly seven years to meet Kim Jong Un. The talks aim to strengthen China–North Korea ties amid shifting alliances involving Russia, nuclear policy concerns, and regional geopolitical competition

North Korea launched an unidentified projectile off its west coast, following April’s missile test. Kim Jong Un continues expanding nuclear arsenals amid stalled diplomacy. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung urged stronger military capabilities, including AI, drones, and nuclear-powered submarine acquisition

North Korea’s participation in Russia’s Victory Day parade highlighted expanding military ties between Pyongyang and Moscow. South Korea said the event showcased deepening cooperation after North Korea reportedly deployed troops to support Russia, while Kim Jong-un reaffirmed commitment to the strategic partnership.

Kim Jong-un supervised North Korea’s test of Hwasong-11 ballistic missiles with cluster bomb warheads, showcasing enhanced strike capability. South Korea condemned the launch as a UN sanctions violation, raising regional security concerns

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a friendship and cooperation treaty in Pyongyang, strengthening bilateral ties, voicing solidarity against Western pressure, and emphasizing collaboration to protect sovereignty amid global geopolitical tensions

North Korea launched the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea, its largest political event in five years. Leader Kim Jong-un highlighted economic progress, set five-year policy goals, and formed a 39-member presidium

Kim Jong Un inaugurated a new housing district in Pyongyang for families of soldiers killed fighting for Vladimir Putin in Ukraine, amid reports from National Intelligence Service of heavy North Korean troop casualties

Kim Jong Un’s teenage daughter, Kim Ju Ae, visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun on New Year’s Day, signaling her rising status as a potential heir. Experts suggest she may assume a key party role ahead of the Workers’ Party congress

Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, warned of “unfavorable consequences” if South Korea and the US go ahead with the Iron Mace exercise. She called the joint military drill reckless, amid rising regional security tensions.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met in Beijing for bilateral talks after attending a WWII anniversary parade. Kim reaffirmed North Korea’s support for Russia, calling it a “fraternal duty,” amid ongoing military cooperation

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will make his multilateral diplomatic debut by attending a military parade in Beijing with Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin. The visit underscores Pyongyang’s alignment with Moscow and Beijing while signaling cautious positioning vis-à-vis the US and South Korea.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will soon visit China at Xi Jinping’s invitation to attend the 80th anniversary of World War II’s end. Before the announcement, Kim inspected sniper and special forces, stressing their expansion as a military priority

US President Donald Trump, during his first summit with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, renewed hopes of meeting North Korea’s Kim Jong-un this year. He pushed for renewed diplomacy, floated US base land ownership, discussed trade, shipbuilding, and trilateral cooperation

The White House said President Donald Trump remains open to engaging with Kim Jong-un to achieve a “fully denuclearised” North Korea, even as Washington imposed new sanctions and measures to block Pyongyang’s illicit revenue schemes linked to its weapons program.

The meeting took place on Sunday at the headquarters of the ruling party's Central Committee and was also attended by Russian Ambassador to North Korea Alexandr Matsegora, reports Yonhap, quoting the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).