Overview

• Kim Jong Un supervised combined tactical drills of special operations and tank units, declaring full war preparations as the military's top priority.
• North Korea is reforming its combat training to align with modern warfare trends, emphasizing realistic war drills and IT-based systems.
• Pyongyang confirmed deploying 15,000 troops to Russia for the Ukraine conflict, with reports of significant casualties among its forces.
• Seoul and Washington accuse North Korea of supplying artillery and missiles to Russia, with recent weapons tests suspected to target export markets.
• Kim framed North Korea's involvement in the Russia-Ukraine war as part of an anti-imperialist mission and a reinforcement of its alliance with Moscow.