North Korea Redefines South as a Foreign Country

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently declared that South Korea is now a "foreign" and "hostile" country. This change came after North Korea amended its constitution and destroyed roads and railways connecting the two Koreas. Kim reminded his troops that South Korea is no longer a fellow country but an enemy. This shift comes as North Korea's ties with South Korea and the United States have worsened. Instead, North Korea has been strengthening its alliance with Russia, even agreeing to provide troops for Russia's war in Ukraine. South Korea's president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has voiced concerns about this growing closeness, noting that it poses a significant security threat.Meanwhile, North Korea has been accused of training soldiers to fight in Ukraine, potentially gaining valuable military intelligence from the conflict. South Korea's mayor, Oh Se-hoon, expressed frustration over North Korea's nuclear arsenal, suggesting that South Korea needs to bolster its own nuclear capabilities. A recent dispute arose when North Korea used footage from South Korea's military without permission, sparking a copyright dispute.