North Korea distances itself from Iran amid US-Israel tensions

North Korea is reportedly distancing itself from Iran, as South Korean intelligence indicates that Pyongyang has not supplied weapons to Tehran since the onset of the US-Israel war on Iran in late February. This cautious approach may be aimed at opening diplomatic channels with the United States. Additionally, there are signs that Kim Jong Un is preparing his daughter, Ju Ae, as a potential successor. Meanwhile, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has expressed regret over a recent drone incursion, seeking to improve relations with the North.

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