Kim Jong-un has urged a "rapid expansion" of North Korea's nuclear arsenal, criticizing US-South Korea military drills as potentially "igniting war".

Putin, in a phone call with Kim Jong-un, expressed gratitude for the "spirit of sacrifice" displayed by North Korean soldiers during the Kursk liberation campaign.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un observed an artillery unit's live-fire drill targeting a maritime objective, urging the military to prepare for "actual war".

The North Korean leader expressed unconditional support for Russia's campaign and measures to "address the root causes of the Ukraine conflict".

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un expressed his condolences beside the caskets of soldiers killed after being deployed to Russia.

Ri Sol-ju made her first public appearance in 18 months, accompanying leader Kim Jong-un and their daughter to the opening of a seaside resort.

Leader Kim Jong-un has inaugurated the Kalma seaside resort, calling it "one of North Korea's greatest achievements this year".