Pyongyang’s Hardline Nuclear Posture: Kim Yo Jong again rejected denuclearization as “irreversible,” warning the G7 that challenging DPRK nuclear status risks “disaster,” while Pyongyang also fired back at a South Korea–EU statement and reiterated Seoul is a “permanent hostile state.” Inter-Korean Diplomacy Tone Clash: South Korea responded calmly, saying its EU-linked statement was routine and that Pyongyang’s rhetoric won’t change Seoul’s goal of stability and peace. Missile Accuracy Worries: Ukraine and Japan warned North Korean SRBMs are becoming far more accurate after Russian assistance, raising concern that improved guidance could better hit command and logistics targets. Alliance Readiness Debate: In Washington, Senate Armed Services Committee oversight of OPCON transfer is set to intensify, with quarterly reporting and independent assessments aimed at keeping deterrence from weakening during transition. Sanctions, Cyber, and Crypto Pressure: The G7 flagged North Korea’s crypto thefts and cybercrime as an Indo-Pacific security risk, while separate reporting highlights a North Korean-linked npm supply-chain backdoor campaign. Capital Renewal Watch: Satellite imagery and reporting say Pyongyang has launched a “capital-area dilapidated district renovation” focused on Tungme-dong and Worrhyang-dong, signaling continued urban makeover amid visible decay. Regional Military Signals: Reports also tracked THAAD launcher movements back to Seongju, and Kyodo noted Ukraine assessing improved accuracy of North Korean missiles used by Russia.