North Korea criticized the United States for supplying long-range missiles to Ukraine, as reported by state media KCNA. The U.S. official confirmed the shipment of missiles to Ukraine for its defense against Russia. North Korea s Ministry of National Defence expressed concern over the supply, stating that the U.S. could not defeat Russia with such support. The statement comes amid growing military ties between North Korea and Russia, seen by the U.S. and its allies as a source of escalating tensions in the Korean Peninsula.
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Wednesday lambasted joint military drills between South Korea and the United States and vowed to strengthen the North s military power against hostile forces.
North Korea said Thursday it has accomplished major economic plans for the first quarter as it held a plenary meeting of the cabinet to review economic performances and discuss measures.
North Korea successfully conducted a test-fire of a new hypersonic missile, advancing leader Kim Jong Un s plan to utilize solid fuel across its missile range, as reported by state news agency KCNA. The launch drew condemnation from neighboring countries and the U.S., reflecting concerns over North Korea s persistent missile development despite international sanctions.