Russia and North Korea resume direct flights after 30 years, paving way for deeper trade and technology cooperation.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the country would achieve victory in "anti-imperalist, anti-U.S." battles.

There has been cautious optimism in the South that the North may respond positively and may even show willingness to re-engage in dialogue.

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North Korean troops had fought alongside Russia since late 2024. They saw combat in Russia's Kursk Oblast but didn't cross into Ukraine. That might soon change. Ukrainian officials assess that North Korea has additionally deployed 20,

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the country would achieve victory in "anti-imperalist, anti-U.S." battles, as the country marked the anniversary of the Korean War armistice, state media reported on Sunday.

"The impacted companies included a top-five major television network, a Silicon Valley technology company, an aerospace manufacturer, an American car maker, a luxury retail store, and a U.S media and entertainment company,

Kim made these comments to state media while overseeing an artillery unit's firing contest. North Korean forces have been aiding Vladimir Putin's attempted invasion since at least fall 2024, fighting in Russian uniforms, though both countries have only recently admitted their involvement.