North Korea’s Troop Deployment to Russia Confirmed

South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS) reports that North Korea has sent additional troops, estimated between 1,000 and 3,000, to support Russia in its war against Ukraine since January. This follows an earlier deployment of approximately 11,000 North Korean troops last year, who have suffered significant casualties and were temporarily withdrawn. The James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies corroborates the troop movements, indicating covert transfers via Russian ports to maintain secrecy. Despite Russia's denial of North Korean troop involvement, evidence includes captured soldiers and reports of North Korean military supplies to Russia. The deepening alliance between Russia and North Korea raises concerns about potential exchanges involving military technology, which could enhance North Korea's nuclear capabilities.