Kim Jong-Un

North Korean state media announced on Wednesday that the country had effectively placed the reconnaissance satellite 'Malligyong-1' into orbit

The 'leader of the DPRK received five kamikaze drones and a Geran-25 reconnaissance drone with vertical takeoff'

Kim Jong Un arrived at the Knevichi airfield in Vladivostok, where he was warmly received by Sergei Shoigu and an honor guard

During their summit, Russia pledged support for North Korea's nascent space program, while Putin indicated potential for military collaboration

The U.S. has warned the two isolated nations against making an arms pact, with the Kremlin responding 'it's natural for neighboring states to cooperate'

Kim's train has bulletproof windows and reinforced walls and floors to protect against explosives, according to South Korea

The Kremlin spokesman confirmed the North Korean and Russian leaders will discuss 'sensitive' subjects, and the two would ignore U.S. 'warnings'

The Kremlin on Monday confirmed that the North Korean leader would meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin 'in the coming days'

The unveiling ceremony, which took place on Wednesday, was overseen by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un

Pyongyang characterizes the conflict in Ukraine as a 'proxy war' orchestrated by the U.S., aimed at undermining Russia

South Korea and the United States prepare for the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise set to take place August 21 through August 31

Washington earlier this year accused Pyongyang of supplying Moscow with weapons for its war in Ukraine

The day prior, North Korea test-launched its latest intercontinental ballistic missile, which was a 'grand explosion' that shook 'the whole planet'

Kim Jong Un sent the congratulatory message on the national day of Russia, one of a handful of nations that maintain friendly relations with Pyongyang

In Pocheon near the fortified border with Norea Korea, howitzer projectiles pounded into a mountainside, sending shockwaves across the valley

Biden and South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol unveil a new plan to counter North Korea’s nuclear threat

Hokkaido residents told to 'evacuate immediately' as Pyongyang makes show of force

'The test perfectly proved the reliability of the underwater strategic weapon system and its fatal attack ability'

These statements come as a U.S. Navy carrier strike group arrived in South Korea on Tuesday

Western analysts skeptical whether the underwater vehicle is ready for deployment or whether it presents a major new threat

The missile launches came as the United States and South Korea are set to kick off large-scale military exercises next week

'Frequency of using the Pacific as our firing range depends upon the US'

'The message Pyongyang wants to send internationally... will likely come in the form of solid-fuel missile tests and detonation of a... nuclear device'

The launches were the latest in an unprecedented number of missile tests conducted by North Korea this year