"For the Republic of Korea, these actions pose a serious threat, as North Korean troops are gaining combat experience, which could present additional security challenges in the region in the future," Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said following his visit to South Korea.

North Korea is expanding a weapons plant that manufactures missiles used by Russia against Ukraine, according to new research from a US-based think tank.

North Korea is preparing to deliver a new batch of ballistic missiles to Russia, adding to the more than 100 already supplied, which Russia has used in attacks on Ukraine, stated US Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Robert Wood during a UN Security Council meeting.