Naval Modernization: Kim Jong-un commissioned the repaired 5,000-ton destroyer Kang Kon at Wonsan Port, calling it an “offensive destroyer” tied to Pyongyang’s defense and scientific-tech strength, and signaling a bigger navy plan in eight months. Cybersecurity: A North Korea-linked Kimsuky campaign is using AI coding agents to generate decoy documents, with metadata pointing to an open-source tool (“opencode”), showing how automation is speeding up phishing-style malware delivery. Cyber Espionage Infrastructure: Rapid7 reports North Korean actors embedded a Linux malware toolkit directly into compromised HAProxy servers, letting attackers watch and alter web traffic while keeping normal service running. Regional Tech-Defense Signals: South Korea is weighing possible participation in Strait of Hormuz security, with Seoul reviewing options that could range from noncombat roles to search operations. AI Security Arms Race: Researchers warn autonomous AI is compressing cyberattack timelines from weeks to hours, with AI-enabled intrusions rising sharply—raising the stakes for North Korea-linked threat activity. Energy & Grid Security: A new U.S. bulk-power emergency order expands restrictions on foreign-sourced grid equipment, potentially reshaping tech supply chains that North Korea may indirectly rely on via sanctions-bypass networks.