US official raises alarm over North Korea's nuclear threats and support for Russia
Summary: U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell expressed concern over North Korea's nuclear threats and its military support for Russia in Ukraine. He noted that North Korea is reportedly supplying artillery and missiles to Russia, increasing instability in Europe.
Campbell spoke after meetings with South Korean and Japanese officials aimed at reviving international pressure on North Korea. The U.S., South Korea, and Japan announced plans to form a multinational team to monitor sanctions against North Korea.
Tensions have risen on the Korean Peninsula, with North Korea making threats against South Korea and destroying infrastructure linked to it. The U.S. and its allies are enhancing military exercises in response to North Korea's provocations.
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