North Korea is also preparing to launch a spy satellite and an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said.
Moscow and Tehran signed a partnership deal last week that Russian President Vladimir Putin said would set the stage for enhanced cooperation ‘in all areas.’
Analysts say a rightward shift reflects disillusionment with mainstream parties, anti-mass immigration sentiment, and a backlash against ‘woke’ policies.