North Korea military expansion and Russia alignment

North Korea is rapidly modernizing its military capabilities, including naval forces and nuclear weapons, while deepening strategic cooperation with Russia through weapons transfers and infrastructure development. This coordination supports Russia's Ukraine campaign and raises regional tensions on the Korean peninsula.

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