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Last update: 7 hours agoPutin-Kim Alliance Deepens: Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked North Korea for backing Moscow’s war in Ukraine during a Kremlin meeting with Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui, praising “heroic deeds” of North Korean troops and saying Russia will “never forget” their role in the Kursk region. Diplomatic Signals: The visit, arranged via Lavrov’s invitation and not tied to a clear anniversary, has Seoul closely watching and analysts pointing to possible groundwork for a Kim Jong-un trip to Russia. Cyber Threats: North Korea-linked hackers are using OTTERCOOKIE-style malware hidden in SVG flag images and disguised as “coding tests,” aiming at developers through social engineering. Military Posture Warning: Pyongyang denounced the US-led RIMPAC drills in Hawaii, warning of “proportional countermeasures” and calling the exercise a “war rehearsal.” Regional Coordination: South Korea says its top diplomats will meet US and Japan counterparts in Manila this week to coordinate on North Korea and boost trilateral security and economic cooperation. Sports as Diplomacy: South Korea disclosed it spent about $158,800 supporting civic cheering and event operations for a North Korean women’s football club’s visit in May.
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