North Korea's Kim Jong Un and Russia's Putin Reaffirm Deepening Ties on Korean Liberation Day

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reaffirmed strengthening ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a message marking the 81st anniversary of Korea's independence from Japan's colonial rule. Putin's message highlighted the bond forged during World War II, and a Russian ship arrived at Wonsan port for a goodwill visit, signaling closer cooperation between the two nations.