Pyongyang:Seoul North Korea has observed the 81st anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea with a performance featuring patriotic songs, acrobatics, and dance at the Pyongyang Indoor Stadium. Leader Kim Jong-un attended the event, which emphasized loyalty to the party and Kim, reported by state media.

According to Yonhap News Agency, a Russian delegation led by Aleksandr Kurenkov, the minister of extraordinary situations, visited Pyongyang to discuss expanding cooperation in disaster management. The visit resulted in an agreement to enhance bilateral collaboration in this area from 2027 to 2029.

North Korea's military activities have been prominent, with the country launching multiple ballistic missiles toward the East Sea. The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff detected one missile traveling over 900 kilometers. In a related development, North Korea test-fired a tactical ballistic missile to advance its weapons systems, followed by a test of two types of submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles, demonstrating the country's efforts to bolster its naval capabilities.

The opening of a new defense museum in North Korea, showcasing intercontinental ballistic missiles and other advanced weaponry, marked another significant event. The museum was inaugurated to coincide with the Workers' Party anniversary, further underscoring North Korea's focus on military advancements.

North Korea continues to stress the importance of its nuclear arsenal for self-defense. An editorial in the Rodong Sinmun highlighted this stance on the 100th anniversary of the Down-with-Imperialism Union, founded by Kim Il-sung.

Additionally, North Korea has reported the opening of a new cross-border bridge with China, linking Sinuiju to Dandong. This development is seen as a step towards strengthening economic ties between the two nations.