Missile Cooperation Escalates: Ukraine says North Korea has begun deploying a dedicated missile unit to Russia’s Voronezh region, with about 90 personnel, six launchers, and up to 120 KN-23/KN-24 ballistic missiles—part of Russia’s 112th Missile Brigade—after Pyongyang already shipped 40 missiles and trained operators. Air-Defense Strain in Ukraine: Zelenskiy reports allies supplied only a third of Ukraine’s air-defense missiles in 2026 versus 2025, as Russia hit Kyiv with 24 ballistic missiles, Zircon/Onyx missiles, and 115 drones; Ukraine says it intercepted none of the ballistic missiles in the latest barrage. Diplomacy and Nuclear Submarines: South Korea’s Foreign Minister Cho Hyun says Seoul will push U.S. consultations to secure conditions for nuclear-powered submarines and enable enrichment/reprocessing, while also seeking a phased restart of dialogue with Pyongyang. Inter-Korean Rail Link: Seoul plans to restart work on a Gyeongwon Line section near the DMZ that could connect to Wonsan, reviving a decade-stalled project despite North Korea’s 2024 demolition of cross-border road and rail links. Language Shift for Talks: South Korea’s Unification Ministry proposes dropping the “main enemy” label for North Korea to reduce hostile rhetoric and support renewed engagement. Cyber and IT Worker Warnings: The FBI and State Department, with 10 other countries, warn companies that North Koreans are using false identities to land remote tech jobs and generate funds for nuclear and ballistic programs. Japan Rearmament Push: Japan’s defense white paper frames military buildup as both deterrence and an economic growth engine, drawing controversy amid warnings about China, Russia, and North Korea ties. Pyongyang–Japan Tensions: Kim Yo Jong warns Japan it will “regret” its military buildup after Tokyo test-fired a U.S.-made Tomahawk, accusing Japan of abandoning pacifism.