North Korea strengthens military ties with Russia amid tensions
During a conference for battalion commanders and political instructors in Pyongyang, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called on soldiers to improve their warfighting capabilities. He stated that the Korean Peninsula has become "the greatest flashpoint in the world."
In his speech, Kim Jong Un urged the building of "political and military strength." He also appealed for achieving "combat efficiency" that would allow for waging war.
The dictator also spoke of "threats from the United States and their allies." He described the U.S. support for Seoul and Tokyo as an "Asian NATO," which he believes increases tensions.
At the same time, Kim Jong Un assessed that relations with South Korea are at such a poor level that they have led to the "greatest tension in history." According to him, the Korean Peninsula has thus become the "greatest flashpoint in the world."
Cooperation with Russia is tightening
Reuters recently reported that military cooperation between North Korea and Russia is tightening. Over 10,000 North Korean soldiers were reportedly dispatched to fight Ukrainians, and some of them have already participated in clashes in the Kursk region.
Recently, a Russian delegation led by Minister of Natural Resources Alexander Kozlov arrived in Pyongyang for trade talks. This visit aims to strengthen cooperation between the two countries.
Last week, Kim Jong Un supervised a test of kamikaze drones and ordered their mass production. The dictator emphasized the "intensifying competition in this field worldwide."
