Kim Song, North Korea's U.N. ambassador, also said Washington was trying to create “the Asian version of NATO,” the military alliance that includes European nations and the United States and Canada
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'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 leaders discussed military matters, the war in Ukraine, and possible Russian help for the secretive Communist state's satellite programme during their meeting.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's invitation to visit his reclusive country which was extended after their summit
According to Yonhap News Agency, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff confirmed the launch but provided no additional information, citing the need for further analysis.
The visit would be Kim's first foreign trip since the COVID-19 pandemic, which had forced North Korea to enforce tight border controls for more than three years to shield its poor health care system
According to a previous report by The New York Times, there has been speculation that Kim Jong-un might use his armored train to journey to Vladivostok for a potential meeting with Putin during the Eastern Economic Forum. The forum is scheduled to take place until Wednesday at the Far Eastern Federal University
According to North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Kim witnessed the "splendid" military parade commemorating the founding anniversary at Kim Il Sung Square.