The Shifting Alliances: US Worried About North Korea and Russia's Growing Ties

U. S. officials have sounded the alarm over North Korea's increasing support for Russia in its Ukraine war. Earlier this week, the U. S. , South Korea, and Japan teamed up with eight Western countries to form a new group to keep an eye on sanctions against North Korea. This comes after Russia stopped U. N. experts from monitoring sanctions against North Korea and accusations that Pyongyang is helping Moscow with weapons and maybe even soldiers.But there's more. North Korea has been getting bolder with threats against South Korea, like blowing up old roads and railways that once connected the two countries. The U. S. and its allies are steadfast in their response, boosting military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies. South Korea's Vice Foreign Minister, Kim Hong Kyun, spoke after talks with the U. S. and Japan, saying they condemn North Korea's attempts to stir up trouble. The three countries are committed to staying strong and coordinated to face any North Korean threats.