North Korea has likely received technical help from Russia for its submarine development, South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back told parliament on Monday.

North Korea showed off a new hypersonic glide vehicle and intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) at a military parade late Friday, as it marked 80 years of the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea.

North Korea is celebrating the 80th anniversary of the ruling party and foreign dignitaries and leaders will be part of the commemoration

Russia and North Korea formed a strategic partnership last year, committing both sides to mutual military aid.

Russia’s direct request for ammunition from North Korea, due to depleted stockpiles during the 2022–2023 campaign in Ukraine, created a unique opportunity not just for military trade, but for a deeper partnership encompassing logistical shipping, rail links, and barter benefits in key goods and products.

Experts warn that Russian technology will accelerate North Korea’s ability to deploy longer-range, stealthier submarines capable of carrying nuclear missiles.

South Korea has engaged L3Harris Technologies for the provision of four Gulfstream Global 6500 aircraft to enhance air defence.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un emphasized the strong relationship between his country and Russia in a birthday message to President Vladimir Putin. The communist country’s leader called Putin his “dearest comrade,