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Speeches delivered at the event highlighted the importance of the martyrs’ contributions in shaping the nation’s socialist path, highlighting their unwavering commitment to the principles of independence and self-reliance.
The event included a solemn ceremony at the Heochon Revolutionary Site, which is revered as a symbol of resistance and struggle against Japanese imperialism.
Key government and military officials attended the parade, including Kim Jong Un, the General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) and Chairman of the State Affairs Commission.
The new sanctions primarily target individuals and entities linked to the Russian military and defence sectors, as well as North Korean officials involved in illicit arms trade and cyber operations.
Satellite imagery analyzed by defense experts shows activity at a facility in North Korea associated with the modification of a Russian-made aircraft, likely the Ilyushin Il-76.
These missiles were fired from the eastern coast of North Korea, with the projectiles flying several hundred kilometres before landing in the Sea of Japan.
This high-level encounter underscores the continuing diplomatic engagement between Russia and North Korea, amid escalating global tensions and shifting geopolitical dynamics.
The meeting will be convened by the Supreme People’s Assembly (SPA), North Korea’s highest legislative body, which plays a central role in shaping national laws and policies.
The announcement, reported by North Korean state media on Saturday, signals a significant reinforcement of ties between the two nations amidst escalating global tensions.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized that the objective of achieving a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula remains non-negotiable.
The disclosure was made during a ceremony attended by top North Korean officials and broadcasted by the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
The new launcher is larger than the previously known 11-axle TEL used for North Korea’s Hwasong-17 ICBM, a missile already capable of reaching targets across the United States.
However, human rights organizations and defectors with knowledge of the situation say that many of these volunteers were coerced into joining the recovery efforts. The regime has a long history of conscripting civilians for labour, often under the threat of punishment.
South Korean authorities have confirmed the sighting of several balloons carrying waste materials, including plastic and paper debris, which were discovered in the border areas and nearby regions.
The inspections, which began in July and are slated to continue through October, focus on ensuring smooth data exchanges between banks and retailers equipped for electronic payments.
North Korea's recent missile tests and nuclear advancements have heightened international concern, and the Biden administration has been keen to engage Beijing—North Korea’s primary ally—in efforts to stabilize the situation.