South Korea Demands Withdrawal of North Korean Troops

South Korea has summoned the Russian ambassador to demand the immediate withdrawal of North Korean troops allegedly sent to support Russia's war in Ukraine. Reports indicate that approximately 1,500 special forces soldiers from North Korea have already arrived in Russia, with plans for further troop deployments. South Korean Vice Foreign Minister Kim Hong-kyun condemned this military cooperation, highlighting it as a significant security threat to both South Korea and the international community. The U.S. and NATO have yet to confirm the troop deployments, but NATO officials warned that North Korea's involvement would escalate the conflict. Meanwhile, the Russian ambassador asserted that their cooperation with North Korea does not threaten South Korean security. This development marks North Korea's first involvement in a major conflict since the Korean War, raising alarms about potential military exchanges between the two nations.