Following his most recent visit to Russia, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un issued an order without providing details, warning his international adversaries that any cooperation on military hardware would be risky and have repercussions.

North Korea's Politburo explores next steps to Kim's Russia visit

As South Korea has expressed worry that Kim Jong Un's visit is intended to advance military cooperation in the context of a potential arms-for-technology agreement, Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, arrived Friday in Komsomolsk-on-Amur in far-eastern Russia. He is slated to tour a company that manufactures fighter jets.

Kim Jong-Un visits military and civil equipment producing aviation firm

<p>During Kim Jong-un’s visit to Russia, the North Korean leader and Vladimir Putin exchanged several gifts among which were rifles and a glove from a Russian cosmonaut’s space suit.</p>

<p>The North Korean dictator met with Putin on Wednesday (September 13) at the Vostochny Cosmodrome in the Amur region of the Russian Far East.</p>

<p>According to experts, the purpose of the visit was to discuss space technology and securing artillery and arms from North Korea for the Ukrainian war.</p>

<p>Kim also visited a factory in Amur that makes Russia’s most modern fighter jets, Russian news agencies reported.</p>

<p>Briefing the reporters on Thursday (Sept 14), Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Putin gave Kim a Russian-produced rifle “of the highest quality”, and in return received a North Korean rifle, among other gifts.</p>

<p>He also gave Kim a glove from&nbsp;a spacesuit “that had been in space several times”.</p>

<h2><strong>Avid wildlife enthusiast&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Though not much of a hunter himself, Putin, who is an avid wildlife enthusiast, loves to explore nature.</p>

<p>There are several shirtless photos of Putin over the years engaging in outdoor pursuits in the Russian countryside with other senior officials.</p>

<p>Peskov also said that Putin "gratefully" accepted an invitation to visit North Korea, and intends to visit the country tentatively in October.</p>

<p>He said that Moscow will first “quickly prepare” to send Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to Pyongyang before a Putin visit can be arranged.</p>

<p>It would be Putin’s second trip to North Korea. He last visited in July 2000 to meet Kim’s late father Kim Jong-il, just months after being elected to the presidency. Kim last visited Russia in 2019.</p>

<h2><strong>Kim to stay more days&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>While Putin returned to Moscow after their meeting&nbsp;on Wednesday, Kim’s visit is expected to continue for several more days, the Kremlin said.</p>

<p>In Pyongyang, North Korea's Central News Agency praised Kim Jung Un's summit with Putin, saying the pair held "historic" talks.</p>

<p>Kim Jong Un's visit to Russia is his first foreign trip since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out.</p>

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<p>Both countries are under a raft of sanctions, and Kim Jung Un's visit has sparked widespread concern over illicit arms agreements.</p>

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<p>After the summit, Putin told reporters that he saw "possibilities" for military cooperation.</p>

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During Kim Jong-un’s visit to Russia, the North Korean leader and Vladimir Putin exchanged several gifts among which were rifles and a glove from a Russian cosmonaut’s space suit.

During Kim Jong-un’s visit to Russia, the North Korean leader and Vladimir Putin exchanged several gifts among which were rifles and a glove from a Russian cosmonaut’s space suit. The North Korean dictator met with Putin on Wednesday (September 13) at the Vostochny Cosmodrome in the Amur region of the Russian Far East. According to experts, the purpose of the visit was to discuss space technology and securing artillery and arms from North Korea for the Ukrainian war. Kim also visited a factory in Amur that makes Russia’s most modern fighter jets, Russian news agencies reported. Briefing the reporters on Thursday (Sept 14), Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Putin gave Kim a Russian-produced rifle “of the highest quality”, and in return received a North Korean rifle, among other gifts. He also gave Kim a glove from a spacesuit “that had been in space several times”. Avid wildlife enthusiast Though not much of a hunter himself, Putin, who is an avid wildlife enthusiast, loves to explore nature. There are several shirtless photos of Putin over the years engaging in outdoor pursuits in the Russian countryside with other senior officials. Peskov also said that Putin "gratefully" accepted an invitation to visit North Korea, and intends to visit the country tentatively in October. He said that Moscow will first “quickly prepare” to send Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to Pyongyang before a Putin visit can be arranged. It would be Putin’s second trip to North Korea. He last visited in July 2000 to meet Kim’s late father Kim Jong-il, just months after being elected to the presidency. Kim last visited Russia in 2019. Kim to stay more days While Putin returned to Moscow after their meeting on Wednesday, Kim’s visit is expected to continue for several more days, the Kremlin said. In Pyongyang, North Korea's Central News Agency praised Kim Jung Un's summit with Putin, saying the pair held "historic" talks. Kim Jong Un's visit to Russia is his first foreign trip since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out. Also read | China’s Xi snubbing G20 Summit a costly mistake, makes India the clear winner: Economist who coined BRIC Both countries are under a raft of sanctions, and Kim Jung Un's visit has sparked widespread concern over illicit arms agreements. Also read | Sikh student ‘assaulted, pepper-sprayed’ in Canada, Sikh group demands urgent action After the summit, Putin told reporters that he saw "possibilities" for military cooperation. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un exchange rifles, Russia also gifts special glove

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has met with Russian President Vladimir Putin. A possible arms deal could be on the table and as observers remain cautious North Korea has fired two ballistic missiles just ahead of the meeting.

North Korea fires ballistic missile as Kim Jong-un meets Vladimir Putin

Kim Jong-un is in Russia to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin many observers are extremely wary of this meeting and it is not clear what the two leaders are planning but the North Korean leader has disclosed that his visit to Russia is a clear show of strategic importance. Watch to know more.

Kim Jong-un meets Kremlin officials ahead of meet with Vladimir Putin

Kim-Putin meet: North Korea's Kim Jong-un chooses Russia as first foreign visit since 2019

Kim-Putin meet: Meet with Putin stepping stone to stronger ties, says Kim Jong-un

According to the South Korean defense ministry, Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, entered Russia on his heavily armed private train on Tuesday, September 12. His expected meeting with President Vladimir Putin is after this visit.

Kim Jong-Un Russia Visit: Russia expected to propose arms deal

Kim Jong-Un Russia Visit: North Korean President and Vladimir Putin reach Vladivostok

Kim Jong-un has arrived in Russia for a rare summit with president Vladimir Putin to discuss a possible deal to supply North Korean arms for the war in Ukraine.To know more watch this interview with Military Expert and Senior Fellow at Defense Priorities, Lt Col Daniel L Davis.

North Korea's Kim Jong-un arrives in Russia: Report

Kim Jong-un has arrived in Russia for a rare summit with president Vladimir Putin to discuss a possible deal to supply North Korean arms for the war in Ukraine.

North Korea's state media: Kim en route to Russia to meet Putin

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Kim Jong-un has arrived in Russia for a rare summit with President Vladimir Putin to discuss a possible deal to supply North Korean arms for the war in Ukraine.

Kim Jong-un in Russia: Putin set to meet Kim in Russia's far east

Kim Jong-un has arrived in Russia for a rare summit with President Vladimir Putin to discuss a possible deal to supply North Korean arms for the war in Ukraine. To know more watch this interview with an International Affairs Analyst, Author and Historian Dr Gilbert Doctorow.

North Korea's Kim Jong-un to meet Russia's Vladimir Putin

Russia-North Korea arms deal on the table?

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is expected to meet Vladimir Putin. Kim Jong-un's rare foreign trip to Russia will likely take place later this month. The United States says that Kim Jong-un will discuss providing arms to Moscow for its ongoing war in Ukraine.

North Korea's Kim Jong-un to visit Putin in Russia to discuss weapon supply

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is expected to meet Vladimir Putin. Kim Jong-un's rare foreign trip to Russia will likely take place later this month. The United States says that Kim Jong-un will discuss providing arms to Moscow for its ongoing war in Ukraine. To know more watch this interview with a professor of Political Science at the Pusan National University Dr Robert Edwin Kelly.

US: Russia-North Korea arms negotiations actively advancing

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is expected to meet Vladimir Putin. Kim Jong-un's rare foreign trip to Russia will likely take place later this month. The United States says that Kim Jong-un will discuss providing arms to Moscow for its ongoing war in Ukraine.

North Korea's Kim Jong-un to meet Russia's Vladimir Putin?

Report: Armoured train to take Kim Jong-un to Vladivostok in Russia to meet Putin

Tensions in the Korean Peninsula are at an all-time high and North Korea's Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un is spinning it at the US yet again. He's accused the United States of turning the Korean Peninsula into the most unstable Waters with the danger of a nuclear war. This is as per North Korean State media.

Kim Jong-un: US causing tensions in Korean Peninsula

<p>An explosion has rocked the North Korean capital, Pyongyang, in what is being described as an assassination attempt on Kim Jong-un, the country's supreme leader since 2011. This incident, which occurred in the past eight weeks, has led to heightened security measures around Kim Jong-un, as he reportedly feels increasingly uneasy about his safety, reported the Mirror.</p>

<p>The leader has imported new explosive detection equipment and added guards equipped with ballistic briefcases to his security team, the report says.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Security tightening around Kim Jong-un</strong></h2>

<p>The tightening of security around Kim Jong-un includes the introduction of ballistic bags or ballistic briefcases, made of carbon fiber. These bags are not only bulletproof but also protect against tasers and electronic-based ordnance. In the event of suspicious activity or a potential threat, the guards can raise these bags to shield Kim Jong-un. They can also be unfolded to create a fabric shield, providing additional protection if a threat arises.</p>

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<h2><strong>Historical context: Ballistic briefcases</strong></h2>

<p>It's noteworthy that Kim Jong-un's father and predecessor, Kim Jong-il, also equipped his guards with ballistic briefcases. These cases served a dual purpose, as they contained medical equipment, including a portable defibrillator, for the elder leader. This raises questions about whether Kim Jong-un's briefcases contain similar medical measures.</p>

<p>Analysts who spoke to the Mirror, have pointed to two specific instances in April when Kim's bodyguards were seen carrying these cases: during a visit to the North Korean space agency and at a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Pyongyang. These instances coincide with a period of heightened concern for leader safety, as Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida survived an assassination attempt when an explosive was thrown at him during a campaign visit, less than a year after his predecessor, Shinzo Abe, was attacked.</p>

<p>Furthermore, there have been irregular public appearances by senior regime figures. South Korea's spy agency has noted a significant decline in Kim Jong-un's public engagements this year, with a decrease of about 50 per cent.</p>

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<h2><strong>Uncertain motives behind the explosion</strong></h2>

<p>It remains unclear how many people were injured in the explosion. Speculation surrounding the incident has suggested that it might be linked to anger over North Korea's worsening food crisis and the threat of starvation. Alternatively, it could have been an attempt to steal food supplies, given the challenges of carjacking or hijacking vehicles in North Korea.</p>

<p>One theory posits that the explosion was a staged event to enable a group to steal supplies from a truck. In North Korea, conventional methods of carjacking are less feasible, particularly for trucks or vans transporting essential goods. Therefore, detonating an explosive could serve as a diversion, allowing the culprits to tip the truck and abscond with the supplies.</p>

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An explosion has rocked the North Korean capital, Pyongyang, in what is being described as an assassination attempt on Kim Jong-un, the country's supreme leader since 2011.

An explosion has rocked the North Korean capital, Pyongyang, in what is being described as an assassination attempt on Kim Jong-un, the country's supreme leader since 2011. This incident, which occurred in the past eight weeks, has led to heightened security measures around Kim Jong-un, as he reportedly feels increasingly uneasy about his safety, reported the Mirror. The leader has imported new explosive detection equipment and added guards equipped with ballistic briefcases to his security team, the report says. Security tightening around Kim Jong-un The tightening of security around Kim Jong-un includes the introduction of ballistic bags or ballistic briefcases, made of carbon fiber. These bags are not only bulletproof but also protect against tasers and electronic-based ordnance. In the event of suspicious activity or a potential threat, the guards can raise these bags to shield Kim Jong-un. They can also be unfolded to create a fabric shield, providing additional protection if a threat arises. Also read | North Korea finally relaxes Covid isolation, permits citizens abroad to return home Historical context: Ballistic briefcases It's noteworthy that Kim Jong-un's father and predecessor, Kim Jong-il, also equipped his guards with ballistic briefcases. These cases served a dual purpose, as they contained medical equipment, including a portable defibrillator, for the elder leader. This raises questions about whether Kim Jong-un's briefcases contain similar medical measures. Analysts who spoke to the Mirror, have pointed to two specific instances in April when Kim's bodyguards were seen carrying these cases: during a visit to the North Korean space agency and at a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Pyongyang. These instances coincide with a period of heightened concern for leader safety, as Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida survived an assassination attempt when an explosive was thrown at him during a campaign visit, less than a year after his predecessor, Shinzo Abe, was attacked. Furthermore, there have been irregular public appearances by senior regime figures. South Korea's spy agency has noted a significant decline in Kim Jong-un's public engagements this year, with a decrease of about 50 per cent. Also watch | North Korea: Spy satellite launch fails due to error at third stage Uncertain motives behind the explosion It remains unclear how many people were injured in the explosion. Speculation surrounding the incident has suggested that it might be linked to anger over North Korea's worsening food crisis and the threat of starvation. Alternatively, it could have been an attempt to steal food supplies, given the challenges of carjacking or hijacking vehicles in North Korea. One theory posits that the explosion was a staged event to enable a group to steal supplies from a truck. In North Korea, conventional methods of carjacking are less feasible, particularly for trucks or vans transporting essential goods. Therefore, detonating an explosive could serve as a diversion, allowing the culprits to tip the truck and abscond with the supplies. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

High-stakes showdown: Kim Jong-un's 'assassination scare' sparks security surge

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu met the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, while on a rare visit to the country and this is to mark the anniversary of what North Korea claims as a victory in the North Korean War.

Russia's Defence Min Sergei Shoigu meets North Korea's Kim Jong-un, hands Kim a letter from Putin

<p>North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has reportedly passed&nbsp;a secret order to ban suicide in the country, labelling it as a "treason against socialism". A report by Radio Free Asia claimed that Kim has ordered local governments to take preventative measures.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A government official told the outlet that the decision was made after data showed an increase in people taking their lives this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As mentioned in the report, the South Korean National Intelligence Service claimed that suicides were up by about 40% compared to last year at the end of May.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, there's no confirmation of the data from North Korean authorities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted, a spokesperson for South Korea's National Intelligence Service said: "There are a lot of ­internal unrest factors in North Korea due to ­people’s hardships."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The spy agency apparently also mentioned that violent crimes are also on the rise in North Korea as people struggle to make ends meet.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>North Korea and its&nbsp;social system</strong></h2>

<p>An official from the northeastern province of North Hamgyong told RFA's Korean Service that Kim's secret order, the content of which was confidential, was delivered in emergency meetings in each province of the party committee leaders at the provincial, city and county levels.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The official spoke to the outlet on condition of anonymity because of security reasons.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted, he said, "Our meeting was held at the provincial party committee's building located in Pohang district, in the city of Chongjin."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The large number of suicide cases in the province was revealed and some officials … could not hide their anxious expressions," the official added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The official mentioned that there were 35 suicide cases this year in Chongjin and nearby Kyongsong county alone, the staggering data was delivered at the North Hamgyong meeting.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The official further added that most of the cases involved whole families ending their lives together. He said, "[The attendees] were shocked by the disclosure of suicide notes that criticised the country and the social system." &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Shangrila-La Dialogue: South Korean defence minister calls out ignorance on North Korea&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>RFA reported that the attendees at the meeting in Ryanggang province were told that suicide has had a greater social impact than starvation, an official said while speaking on condition of anonymity.</p>

<p>He said, "Despite the suicide prevention policy ratified by the General Secretary, the officials were not able to come up with an appropriate solution. Most of the suicides were caused by severe poverty and starvation, so no one can come up with a countermeasure right now."&nbsp;<br />
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has reportedly passed a secret order to ban suicide in the country, labelling it as a "treason against socialism". A report by Radio Free Asia claimed that Kim has ordered local governments to take preventative measures.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has reportedly passed a secret order to ban suicide in the country, labelling it as a "treason against socialism". A report by Radio Free Asia claimed that Kim has ordered local governments to take preventative measures. A government official told the outlet that the decision was made after data showed an increase in people taking their lives this year. As mentioned in the report, the South Korean National Intelligence Service claimed that suicides were up by about 40% compared to last year at the end of May. However, there's no confirmation of the data from North Korean authorities. As quoted, a spokesperson for South Korea's National Intelligence Service said: "There are a lot of internal unrest factors in North Korea due to people’s hardships." The spy agency apparently also mentioned that violent crimes are also on the rise in North Korea as people struggle to make ends meet. Also read: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un may have 'insomnia, alcohol dependency': South Korea's spy agency North Korea and its social system An official from the northeastern province of North Hamgyong told RFA's Korean Service that Kim's secret order, the content of which was confidential, was delivered in emergency meetings in each province of the party committee leaders at the provincial, city and county levels. The official spoke to the outlet on condition of anonymity because of security reasons. As quoted, he said, "Our meeting was held at the provincial party committee's building located in Pohang district, in the city of Chongjin." "The large number of suicide cases in the province was revealed and some officials … could not hide their anxious expressions," the official added. Also read: 'Very offended': North Korean leader's sister slams UN meeting on spy satellite launch The official mentioned that there were 35 suicide cases this year in Chongjin and nearby Kyongsong county alone, the staggering data was delivered at the North Hamgyong meeting. The official further added that most of the cases involved whole families ending their lives together. He said, "[The attendees] were shocked by the disclosure of suicide notes that criticised the country and the social system." Watch: Shangrila-La Dialogue: South Korean defence minister calls out ignorance on North Korea × RFA reported that the attendees at the meeting in Ryanggang province were told that suicide has had a greater social impact than starvation, an official said while speaking on condition of anonymity. He said, "Despite the suicide prevention policy ratified by the General Secretary, the officials were not able to come up with an appropriate solution. Most of the suicides were caused by severe poverty and starvation, so no one can come up with a countermeasure right now." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Has Kim Jong-un issued secret order to ban suicide in North Korea?

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms- North Korea's leader Kim Jong-Un may have insomnia, alcohol dependency, according to a South Korea's spy.

Kim Jong-Un may have insomnia, alcohol dependency: South Korea's spy

<p>US President Joe Biden warned on Wednesday, April 26, that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's regime would cease to exist if he were to launch a nuclear attack on the United States or its allies. Pyongyang has asserted its nuclear belligerence in the Korean peninsula in recent weeks by claiming rapid development of nuclear-armed Inter-Continental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Standing beside the South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol in the White House, Biden said that any such attack by Pyongyang would be deemed "unacceptable" by the United States.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"A nuclear attack by North Korea against the United States or its allies or partners is unacceptable and will result at the end of whatever regime were to take such an action," Biden told a joint news conference with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol.</p>

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<p>The two nations will bolster the response to North Korea’s persistent nuclear threat with an agreement that includes plans to dock U.S. nuclear-armed submarines in South Korea for the first time in over 40 years, bolster training between the two countries and improve information sharing between the allies.</p>

<h2><strong>Peace comes through force not 'goodwill': South Korean leader</strong></h2>

<p>In the joint press conference with US President Joe Biden, the South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Wednesday that peace with North Korea would come through strength and vowed that any response to a nuclear attack would include US atomic weapons.</p>

<p>Yoon said he and US President Joe Biden agreed that "we can achieve peace through the superiority of overwhelming force and not a false peace based on the goodwill of the other side."</p>

<p>"Sustainable peace on the Korean Peninsula does not happen automatically," Yoon said.</p>

<p>The US officials said that the so-called Washington Declaration was designed to allay South Korean fears over the North's nuclear weapons program and to keep the country from restarting its own nuclear program. South Korea gave up its nuclear program nearly 50 years ago when it signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.&nbsp;</p>

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US President Joe Biden warned on Wednesday, April 26, that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's regime would cease to exist if he were to launch a nuclear attack on the United States or its allies.

US President Joe Biden warned on Wednesday, April 26, that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's regime would cease to exist if he were to launch a nuclear attack on the United States or its allies. Pyongyang has asserted its nuclear belligerence in the Korean peninsula in recent weeks by claiming rapid development of nuclear-armed Inter-Continental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs). Standing beside the South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol in the White House, Biden said that any such attack by Pyongyang would be deemed "unacceptable" by the United States. ALSO READ | US nuclear weapons for S Korea? Yoon, Biden ink landmark agreement "A nuclear attack by North Korea against the United States or its allies or partners is unacceptable and will result at the end of whatever regime were to take such an action," Biden told a joint news conference with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol. ALSO WATCH | Biden-Yoon meet in White House; South Korea, US sign declaration | WION Pulse × The two nations will bolster the response to North Korea’s persistent nuclear threat with an agreement that includes plans to dock U.S. nuclear-armed submarines in South Korea for the first time in over 40 years, bolster training between the two countries and improve information sharing between the allies. Peace comes through force not 'goodwill': South Korean leader In the joint press conference with US President Joe Biden, the South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Wednesday that peace with North Korea would come through strength and vowed that any response to a nuclear attack would include US atomic weapons. Yoon said he and US President Joe Biden agreed that "we can achieve peace through the superiority of overwhelming force and not a false peace based on the goodwill of the other side." "Sustainable peace on the Korean Peninsula does not happen automatically," Yoon said. The US officials said that the so-called Washington Declaration was designed to allay South Korean fears over the North's nuclear weapons program and to keep the country from restarting its own nuclear program. South Korea gave up its nuclear program nearly 50 years ago when it signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. Yoon earlier this year said his country was weighing developing its own nuclear weapons or asking the US to redeploy them on the Korean Peninsula. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Joe Biden spells out Kim Jong-Un's 'end' with South Korean leader

North Korea has claimed it has tested a new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile. If this is true, it marks a major breakthrough in Kim Jong-Un's banned weapons program. Testing the more technologically advanced solid-fuel missile has been on Kim's wishlist for a long time. What is solid-fuel technology? What does the latest test mean for escalating tensions in the Korean peninsula? And what is the path to de-escalation?

New Missile, New Threat: Why is North Korea after solid-fuel tech?

North Korea has claimed that it has successfully tested a second underwater nuclear-capable drone. This is the third test of underwater drone that Pyongyang has claimed to have conducted in less than three weeks.

North Korea: Pyongyang claims another successful underwater drone test

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has ordered more production of weapons-grade nuclear material to grow the country's Arsenal asserting on how Pyongyang should be ready to use the weapons at any time. As he inspected the country's nuclear weapons program including the new tactical nuclear weapons in technology for mounting Warheads on ballistic missiles, according to the state news media.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un orders scaling up of weapons-grade nuclear materials

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un orders to ramp up production of weapons-grade nuclear material to exponentially expand the countries arsenal. With this latest move, how real is the threat of a nuclear crisis? East Asian geopolitics and security analyst professor Benoit Hardy-Chartrand joins us to discuss the implications.

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