- Kim Jong Un reaffirmed a strong alliance with Vladimir Putin, calling it a vital shared asset.
- North Korean troops have recently participated in military operations in the Kursk region of Russia.
- Russia has reportedly provided technical assistance to North Korea for a nuclear-powered submarine project.
A: Hey! Did you hear anything new about North Korea and Russia?
B: No! What's going on? It's always something with them, isn’t it?
A: Apparently, Kim Jong Un sent a super friendly message to Putin!
B: Really? What did he say?
A: He called their relationship a “precious asset” and said it should last forever. Pretty strong words!
B: Wow. That sounds… intense. So, are they still helping each other out?
A: Yep! North Korea sent troops to help in the Kursk region in Russia, near Ukraine.
B: Seriously? That’s a big deal. And I heard something about Russia helping North Korea build a submarine?
A: You heard right! Apparently, Russia gave them technical support for a nuclear-powered submarine.
B: Incredible! It sounds like they’ve gotten even closer this year. 2025 must be a special year for them!
A: Totally! It’s a bit worrying, though, don't you think?
- North Korean troops have recently participated in military operations in the Kursk region of Russia.
- Russia has reportedly provided technical assistance to North Korea for a nuclear-powered submarine project.
A: Hey! Did you hear anything new about North Korea and Russia?
B: No! What's going on? It's always something with them, isn’t it?
A: Apparently, Kim Jong Un sent a super friendly message to Putin!
B: Really? What did he say?
A: He called their relationship a “precious asset” and said it should last forever. Pretty strong words!
B: Wow. That sounds… intense. So, are they still helping each other out?
A: Yep! North Korea sent troops to help in the Kursk region in Russia, near Ukraine.
B: Seriously? That’s a big deal. And I heard something about Russia helping North Korea build a submarine?
A: You heard right! Apparently, Russia gave them technical support for a nuclear-powered submarine.
B: Incredible! It sounds like they’ve gotten even closer this year. 2025 must be a special year for them!
A: Totally! It’s a bit worrying, though, don't you think?
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**NK & Russia strengthen alliance: Kim Jong Un called relationship a "precious asset." NK troops aided Russia (Kursk region) & Russia provided tech support for a nuclear submarine project. Growing partnership.**
**NK & Russia strengthen alliance: Kim Jong Un called relationship a "precious asset." NK troops aided Russia (Kursk region) & Russia provided tech support for a nuclear submarine project. Growing partnership.**
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Category ID: listed_summary
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251227_09/#summary
Date: Dec. 27, 2025
Notes: NHK News Summary - 2025-12-27
Created: 2025/12/27 17:40
Updated: 2025/12/28 07:56
Last Read: 2025/12/28 07:56