Russia Proposes Three-Way Naval Drills with North Korea and China: Seoul's Spy Agency

South Korea's top spy agency has revealed that Russia likely proposed including North Korea in three-way naval exercises with China. The suggestion was reportedly made by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu during his meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in July. This comes as Russia seeks support from other countries, including North Korea, in its war against Ukraine. North Korea's recent testing activities indicate its reliance on tactical nuclear systems, suggesting its aim for swift victory in the event of war. Diplomacy between Pyongyang and Washington has stalled since 2019, and Kim Jong Un is seeking to strengthen partnerships with Moscow and Beijing to counter the United States.