A new South Korea-based report says North Korea generated between $7.67 billion and $14.4 billion through troop deployments and arms support to Russia. The cooperation is believed to have provided Pyongyang with not only cash income but also potential military technology transfers and sensitive components.

North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward its east coast in its first test of 2026. The missiles flew nearly 900 kilometers, raising regional tensions.

North Korea tested a new solid-fuel medium-range ballistic missile with a hypersonic warhead, raising fresh concerns over regional security dynamics.

South Korea has established a centralized Drone Operations Command, unifying all drone units under one structure to boost defense against North Korea.

South Korea’s Hycore hypersonic cruise missile, capable of reaching Mach 5, is set to counter growing North Korean missile threats with speed and stealth.