- Foreign Minister Balakrishnan visited Pyongyang, North Korea, on May 28, 2026, to discuss diplomatic ties.
- During the ASEAN Regional Forum, discussions focused on regional security, North Korea's role, and the concerns raised by new missile tests.
- Kim Jong-un oversaw modernization efforts at a missile test launch site in North Pyongan Province.
On September 22, Kim Jong-un supervised a missile test in North Korea, involving the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the identification of the weapon system by Hong Min.
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Updated Sep 22
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What happened
On September 22, Kim Jong-un supervised a missile test in North Korea, involving the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the identification of the weapon system by Hong Min.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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North Korea
sovereign state in East Asia
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Kim Jong-un
South Korean chemist
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Joint Chiefs of Staff
group of Chiefs from each major branch of the armed services in the Republic of Korea Armed Forces
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