North Korea sends officials to Iran amid suspected military cooperation
by Radio Free Asia
Radio Free Asia— The delegation is led by Yun Jong Ho, who has been active in the country’s increasing exchanges with Russia.
Time—North Korea Sends Rare Delegation to Iran, Fueling Concerns of Military Cooperation. “It appears to be part of broader efforts to build a coalition against the U.S.,” said one expert from South Korea.
Radio Free Asia—Smuggling of used cars into North Korea rises amid post-COVID demand. Vehicles are being driven across the narrow upper reaches of the Yalu River, sources said.
The Washington Times—Ukrainian officials urge Western partners to speed up military aid deliveries amid Russian onslaught. Ukraine’s president and foreign minister on Friday pressed British Foreign Secretary David Cameron to accelerate the delivery of promised military aid to Kyiv, as Russia heaps battlefield pressure on depleted Ukrainian forces in the third year of war.