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The three-day summit to be held from July 9 to 11 will be the first to include Sweden as a member of the alliance

Article 4 of the agreement states that if one of the countries gets invaded and is pushed into a state of war, the other must deploy “all means at its disposal without delay” to provide “military assistance”

Putin announces deal to boost ties with Pyongyang as both “fight against the imperialist hegemonistic policies of the US”

Putin's visit to North Korea marks a rare overseas trip since launching the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, and a significant moment for Kim, who hasn't hosted another world leader in his politically isolated country since the COVID-19 pandemic began

Putin, who will be making his first visit to North Korea in 24 years, said he highly appreciates its firm support of his invasion of Ukraine

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said around 20 to 30 North Korean soldiers crossed the military demarcation line that bisects countries

Says the idea of discussing the Ukraine issue without including Russia, a key party in the conflict, is absurd

Rivals embroiled in Cold War-style campaigns such as balloon launches and propaganda broadcasts

Comes after Kim Jong Un's influential sister, Kim Yo Jong warned Seoul to halt propaganda broadcasts across their tense border

Statement by Kim Yo-jong came after the South resumed propaganda loudspeaker broadcasts toward the North for the first time in six years

Move is certain to anger North Korea, potentially prompt it to take retaliatory military steps

North Korea began sending balloons around 8 p.m., each carrying trash like cigarette butts, paper, and plastic bags, according to the JCS

Development a setback for leader Kim Jong Un's hopes to field satellites to monitor the US and South Korea

The Supreme People's Assembly's session on Tuesday and Wednesday came after Kim travelled to Russia's Far East this month

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un held a politburo meeting with top officials to discuss the outcome of his recent meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin

During Kim's six-day trip to Russia, his longest foreign travel as a leader, the two countries said they discussed boosting their defence ties but didn't disclose any specific steps

Kim Jong Un is on his way home Sunday from Russia, ending a six-day trip that triggered global concerns about weapons transfer deals

Kim's visit, prominently featuring a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, emphasizes the convergence of their interests amidst escalating conflicts with the West.

The statement noted Kim's sincere appreciation for Russia's rapidly advancing aviation technology, surpassing potential external threats.

Kim's trip to Russia, highlighted by a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, has sparked Western concerns about an arms alliance