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- 1. North Korea conducted a test of a new solid-fuel rocket engine for ICBMs, with leader Kim Jong Un observing, claiming significantly improved thrust and aiming to showcase its ability to strike the US mainland. (Source: The Chosun Ilbo, "Kim Jong Un Oversees Test of New Solid-Fuel ICBM Engine, Claims Improved Thrust")
- 2. The UN Human Rights Council adopted its 24th consecutive resolution condemning North Korea's severe human rights abuses, which North Korea strongly rejected, warning of retaliation. (Source: The Chosun Ilbo, "UN Human Rights Council Adopts North Korea Human Rights Resolution for 24th Consecutive Year"; Source: Yonhap News, "North Korea Protests UN Human Rights Resolution, Threatens Retribution")
- 3. China's Air China resumed direct Beijing-Pyongyang flights after six years, and Kim Jong Un told Xi Jinping that bilateral relations are entering a "new higher stage," signaling expanding North Korea-China exchanges. (Source: Yonhap News, "Chinese Airline Resumes Beijing-Pyongyang Direct Flights After 6 Years"; Source: The Chosun Ilbo, "Kim Jong Un Tells Xi Jinping DPRK-China Relations Entering 'New Higher Stage'")
- 4. Russia issued over 36,000 visas to North Koreans in 2025, mostly for educational purposes but suspected as disguised laborers, and Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui hinted at North Korean troop deployment to Ukraine as a "model example" of the new Russia-North Korea treaty. (Source: NK News, "Russia Issued Over 36K Visas to North Koreans in 2025, Mostly for Education"; Source: Yonhap News, "Choe Son Hui Calls NK Troop Dispatch to Ukraine a 'Model Example' of NK-Russia Treaty")
- 5. Belarusian President Lukashenka visited Pyongyang, sparking speculation about a potential US-North Korea mediation role, and ordered the opening of a Pyongyang embassy. (Source: NK News, "Belarus President Lukashenko Visits Pyongyang, Eyes US-DPRK Mediation"; Source: Yonhap News, "Lukashenka Orders Embassy Opening in Pyongyang After Kim Jong Un Summit")
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This week, North Korea demonstrated a complex strategy, simultaneously pursuing military strengthening and expanding external relations while grappling with deepening internal control and economic hardships. Leader Kim Jong Un personally oversaw a test of a new solid-fuel rocket engine for intercont...
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