North Korea sends more troops to Russia amid ongoing war
Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and North Korea's Kim Jong Un (R) toast during a reception in Pyongyang, N. Korea, June 19, 2024. (AFP Photo)
North Korea has sent additional troops to Russia, though the exact number remains unclear, according to South Korean media reports citing the country’s intelligence agency.
The troops have reportedly been deployed to the battlegrounds in Russia’s Kursk region, where Russian forces are engaged in fighting against Ukrainian troops who have advanced across the border.
South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) previously stated that North Korea had already sent over 11,000 troops to support Russia in the war.
Ukrainian and Western officials have also accused Moscow of using North Korean-supplied weapons.
Pyongyang has not officially acknowledged providing military support to Russia. The NIS has not responded to requests for comment on the latest troop deployment.
