US Urges China to Address North Korean Troop Deployment

The United States has expressed serious concern to China regarding North Korea's deployment of approximately 10,000 troops to Russia, which is intended to support Moscow’s ongoing war in Ukraine. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller emphasized that China, as a key ally of North Korea, should be alarmed by this 'destabilizing action'. U.S. officials believe these troops may soon be used in combat near Ukraine, particularly in the Kursk region. Meanwhile, South Korea is coordinating with NATO and the U.S. to address the situation, with a delegation set to brief NATO officials on the intelligence regarding North Korean troop movements. South Korea, the U.S., and Japan are urging China to play a constructive role in mitigating the military cooperation between North Korea and Russia. Analysts suggest that while China may feel uneasy about the situation, its pressure on North Korea is likely to be subtle and difficult to observe.