North Korean leader hints at more military cooperation with Moscow ‘in the future’ as he awards medals to soldiers.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has paid an emotional tribute to soldiers who have died fighting for Russia in its war against Ukraine, saying his ‘heart aches’ in a rare admission of military losses.

All of these actions violate United Nations sanctions prohibiting access to weapons and key materials for North Korea.

At a ceremony in Pyongyang, Kim Jong Un praised the overseas troops and said their participation demonstrated "the power of ...