North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he would boost national defenses to cope with what he called an unprecedented U.S.-led confrontation.
North Korea claimed Wednesday to have successfully placed a spy satellite into orbit with its third launch attempt this year.
It’s the first arrival of a U.S. aircraft carrier in South Korea in six months.
During Kim’s six-day trip to Russia, the two countries said they discussed boosting their defense ties but didn’t disclose any specific steps.
