North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently inspected a new missile production line, emphasizing modernization to enhance combat readiness amid ongoing international sanctions against the country’s nuclear and missile programs. His visit coincides with a planned trip to Beijing for a military parade with Chinese and Russian leaders, highlighting increasing ties among these nations. North Korea continues to bolster its military collaborations, sending military support to Russia in the Ukraine conflict, while criticizing U.S. alliances with Japan and South Korea, framing their cybersecurity cooperation as geopolitical hostility. This situation underscores the growing military cooperation among North Korea, Russia, and China, potentially destabilizing the regional security landscape.