North Korea has disclosed a new facility for producing nuclear bomb fuel as Kim Jong Un called for an “exponential” expansion of the country’s nuclear forces. State media said Kim claimed weapons-grade nuclear material production has more than doubled in five years.
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Kim Jong Un has arrived in Russia to meet with President Vladimir Putin, accompanied by top military officials. The meeting has sparked concerns of a potential arms deal and is expected to focus on North Korea's nuclear weapons program and stalled negotiations between Pyongyang and Washington. Kim's visit is the first foreign trip since he met with U.S. President Donald Trump in 2018 and is expected to take place in the Russian city of Vladivostok.
North Korea celebrated the 75th anniversary of its founding last week, with Kim Jong Un attending a photo session and dedicating floral baskets to past leaders. On Sunday, a North Korean train, presumably carrying Kim, departed for Russia, and a meeting between Kim and Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to take place soon. The purpose of the trip is unknown, but it is likely to be related to North Korea's diplomatic relations with Russia and could have implications for the region as a whole.
North Korea has announced the launch of a new nuclear attack submarine, the “Hero Kim Kun Ok”, which is designed to launch tactical nuclear weapons from underwater. Kim Jong Un expressed satisfaction with the vessel, which is believed to be the first of its kind in North Korea’s arsenal, but South Korean officials are skeptical of its capabilities. The launch is the latest in a series of military developments by North Korea, which has been expanding its nuclear capabilities in recent years, prompting concern from the United States and its allies.
North Korea has announced the successful test of a new long-range ballistic missile, the Hwasong-18, which it claims is the “most powerful piece” of its growing nuclear arsenal. The test was met with condemnation from the international community, with the United Nations Security Council condemning the launch and the United States expressing its concern. Analysts have said that the test is a sign of North Korea’s continued efforts to build up its nuclear arsenal and enhance its counterattack capabilities.
Kim Jong Un visited troops with his daughter, Kim Ju Ae, to mark the 75th anniversary of the Korean People's Army, accompanied by his wife Ri Sol Ju. He praised the troops for their strength and described seeing his daughter as a dream come true. The visit has sparked speculation that Kim Ju Ae may be groomed to be her father's eventual successor, and comes at a time of heightened tension between North Korea and the United States.