North Korea announced the discovery of a South Korean military drone's remains in Pyongyang, indicating possible espionage. The incident highlights increasing tensions between the two nations, fueled by recent military drills and exchanged threats. The recovery provokes further diplomatic strain over longstanding issues like North Korea's nuclear ambitions and South Korea's US alliance.
Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to North Korea raises international concerns over potential military cooperation. The trip comes amid escalating tensions on the Korean peninsula and questions about North Korea's possible support for Russia's war effort in Ukraine.
North Korea has escalated its balloon campaign by sending leaflets critical of South Korea's loudspeaker propaganda. Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un, has warned of severe countermeasures. This development follows South Korea's resumption of loudspeaker broadcasts aimed at North Korea, further heightening tensions between the two nations.