North Korea Sends Troops to Support Russia in Ukraine

North Korea has reportedly dispatched up to 12,000 troops to support Russia's military efforts in Ukraine, marking the first confirmed instance of North Korean military involvement in the conflict. According to South Korean intelligence, North Korean troops were observed being transported to Vladivostok and receiving Russian military uniforms and weapons. Ukrainian President Zelensky has raised alarms about this development, warning it could escalate the conflict into a world war and advocating for NATO membership as a security measure. The involvement of North Korean troops has been met with international concern, including discussions within South Korea's government about the security threat. Meanwhile, Ukraine's Ministry of Defense reported significant Russian military losses, with recent days marking some of the highest casualties since the conflict began.