A high-level delegation from North Korea has embarked on a rare foreign trip to Iran, marking the first such visit since 2019. This development raises concerns about alleged cooperation between the two countries in the development of nuclear and ballistic missile programs, which has prompted warnings from the US State Department. The North Korean delegation, led by Minister for External Economic Relations Yun Jong Ho, departed for Iran on Tuesday. While the state-run KCNA news agency has confirmed the visit, details about its purpose and agenda remain undisclosed. Meanwhile, South Korea’s National Intelligence Service is monitoring reports of potential North Korean technology being used in Iran’s ballistic missiles, given their prior missile cooperation. This visit and the alleged collaboration between Iran and North Korea have garnered international attention due to the severe sanctions imposed on both countries for their weapons programs.