North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called for South Korea to be designated in the country's Constitution as "enemy number one". He also demanded the demolition of a monument in Pyongyang that symbolizes the reunification of the two countries.

On the night of June 18, Russian President Vladimir Putin paid a state visit to North Korea. He was personally met at the airport by the head of state of the DPRK, Kim Jong-un. The next day, Putin and Kim signed an agreement to deepen cooperation between the two countries. This document provides for mutual assistance in case of aggression against one of the participants.

Secretary of the Russian Security Council Sergey Shoigu met with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang. It was reported that the meeting took place in a very confidential and friendly atmosphere.