South Korea’s spy agency, the National Intelligence Service, confirmed that North Korean soldiers were engaging in combat operations alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. The soldiers were deployed to the Kursk region to assist Russia in its war with Ukraine. This confirmation comes as global criticism mounts against North Korea and Russia for strengthening their military ties. The North Korean troops had completed their deployment to the battlefield and were actively participating in combat operations.
North Korea’s state media announced on Tuesday that they had ratified a mutual defense treaty with Russia, signed in June, which stipulates that each country will come to the aid of the other in the event of an armed attack. The National Intelligence Service estimates that the North Korean troops had moved to the Kursk region over the past two weeks. This development raises concerns about the implications of North Korea’s involvement in the conflict and the escalating tensions in the region.
The situation underscores the complex geopolitical dynamics at play in the region and raises questions about the potential consequences of North Korea’s military involvement in the conflict. As the international community closely monitors the situation, the actions of North Korea and its allies continue to be a subject of scrutiny and concern.
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