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Russian President Vladimir Putin signs mutual defence pact with North Korea's Kim Jong Un
Putin's foreign policy adviser says Russia and DPRK might sign a partnership deal on security issues during the visit
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un extended an invitation to Putin during a visit to Russia's Far East last September
Kim orders military to prepare to "pacify the entire territory of South Korea," with nuclear bombs if necessary
Kim Jong Un hails recent ICBM test; sister, Kim Yo Jong, defends DPRK's self-defense right, criticises UNSC
Kim highlighted the need to secure “overwhelming military power” to defend its sovereignty and security
Kim was pictured in photos posing with scientists, engineers and military officials involved in the test
Pyongyang last month tested a record nine missiles including a new type of 'hypersonic missile'
The speech made more mention of tractor factories and school uniforms than nuclear weapons or the US
North Korea is preparing for the test and production of various new weapons