Pentagon officials say the recovery and identification of U.S. service members lost during the Korean War is being hindered by North Korea.
The visit is one of several the North Korean leader is making on a days-long trip to Russia.
The North Korean leader reached Russia by train on Tuesday, sparking Western concerns about potential arms deals for Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is heading to Russia for a meeting with President Vladimir Putin.
U.S. officials expect North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to visit Russia in the coming days to seal a possible deal on munitions transfer.
North Korea says it has launched a purported nuclear attack submarine it has been developing for years.
The launches come two days after the United States and South Korean militaries wrapped up their 11-day training exercises.
North Korea has been increasing its protests of ongoing South Korean-U.S. military drills that it views as an invasion rehearsal.
The launches came hours after the U.S. flew at least one long-range B1-B bomber to the Korean Peninsula as part of its annual drills with South Korea.
North Korea says its leader, Kim Jong Un, made the remarks as the U.S., South Korea and Japan hold a trilateral naval exercise.
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