Overview
- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Nov. 4 awarded medals to developers of the nuclear‑powered Burevestnik long‑range cruise missile and the nuclear‑capable Poseidon torpedo.
- North Korea’s deputy foreign minister for U.S. affairs, Kim Un‑chol, issued a Nov. 6 statement rejecting newly announced U.S. unilateral sanctions as evidence of hostile intent.
- State media reported a Nov. 5 state funeral in Pyongyang for former top official Kim Yong‑nam, with Kim Jong‑un and senior party leaders in attendance.
- South Korean President Lee Jae‑myung reiterated a drive to shift wartime operational control from U.S. command to Seoul as a step toward restoring security sovereignty.
- U.S. President Donald Trump posted a video praising Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and said the two leaders will build a very good relationship.