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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 

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

Google reported that state-backed hackers from North Korea and China are increasingly using AI to identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities and develop zero-day exploits. The report highlighted sophisticated AI-driven hacking attempts linked to North Korean group APT45, raising global cybersecurity concerns

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

North Korea fired ballistic missiles into the East Sea, its first 2026 test. The US confirmed no immediate threat, reaffirmed ally defense, while South Korea highlighted rising instability due to Pyongyang’s nuclear program and military cooperation with Russia

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

North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the east on Wednesday, its first such tests in five months. The launches come days before the APEC summit in South Korea, raising tensions amid renewed US-North Korea diplomatic uncertainty.

North Korea’s Kimsuky hackers used AI-generated deepfake IDs in a spear-phishing attack on a South Korean defence body, raising concerns over AI misuse as cyber threats escalate at national security levels.

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

North Korea’s defence minister warned Pyongyang would exercise its “self-defence” right if provoked during upcoming US–South Korea military drills. He called the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise a “direct provocation” and “real threat” to stability on the Korean Peninsula.

North Korean assembly chairman Pak In-chol held talks with leaders from Russia, Mongolia, Vietnam and Laos during a global parliamentary meeting in Geneva. No talks were held with China or South Korea.