Overview

• Kim Jong Un visited a military training base, observing drills and martial arts demonstrations by North Korean special operations forces.
• The leader test-fired a newly developed sniper rifle intended for special forces, expressing satisfaction with its performance and power.
• Kim described special forces training as essential for enhancing 'actual war capability' and ensuring victory in potential conflicts.
• North Korea's special operations units have reportedly been deployed to Russia to support its war in Ukraine, with claims of battlefield experience gained but heavy losses sustained.
• The visit underscores North Korea's focus on modernizing its military and strengthening ties with Russia, as tensions with the U.S. and South Korea persist.