SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korean leader Kim Jong Un praised "heroic" North Korean troops who fought for Russia in the war against Ukraine, in a meeting with officers of the army's overseas operation, state media KCNA said on Thursday.

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un heaped praise on his nation's troops deployed to help Russia in its war against Ukraine during a meeting with commanders, state media reported on Thursday (Aug 21).

A Chinese man in California has been sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to exporting guns, ammunition and sensitive military equipment to North Korea.

Shenghua Wen, 42, received around $2 million (€1.7 million) from North Korean officials to ship firearms and ammunition from California.View on euronews

North Korea built a secret missile base just miles from the Chinese border, likely housing missiles capable of hitting the mainland U. S.

Shenghua Wen, 42, was sentenced to eight years in prison in connection with the scheme that earned him $2 million from North Korean handlers.

A California man has been sentenced to eight years in prison after admitting to shipping weapons and ammunition to North Korea that he said were to be used for a surprise attack on South Korea, authorities said Tuesday.

Ulchi Freedom Shield will involve 21,000 soldiers in computer-simulated command post operations and field training.