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South Korea
The defectors can leverage their military expertise and understanding of the culture of their compatriots to disrupt and weaken the resolve of North Korean soldiers on the battlefield.
Oct. 28
War in Ukraine
Last week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia was planning to send North Korean troops into battle within days.
Oct. 28
War in Ukraine
Moscow’s soldiers shoot civilians near Pokrovsk; Truck with civilian plates carrying North Korean soldiers stopped in Kursk, Zelensky says region under control; South Africa defines Ukraine position.
Oct. 28
Iran
There is growing evidence that one method of payment Russia has used to Iran and North Korea in return for them supplying Moscow with weapons of war was Su-35 fighter aircraft.
Oct. 27
Poland
During a visit to South Korea, the Polish President said on Friday that Poland would not be supplying newly purchased weaponry to Ukraine, in response to a question from journalists.
Oct. 27
South Korea
South Korea, NATO and the United States claim thousands of North Korean troops are already training in Russia.
Oct. 26
China
A military issues website cites unnamed sources that part of the motivation for sending 12,000 North Korean troops to fight in Ukraine is the promise of more than 30 of Moscow’s latest fighters.
Oct. 26
HUR
In an intercepted call, a Russian soldier expressed doubts about North Korean troops’ integration: “One translator for 30 soldiers? Where will we find three senior personnel for them?”
Oct. 26
War in Ukraine
German Chancellor says N. Korean troops being deployed by Russia against Ukraine is serious and worrying.
Oct. 25
War in Ukraine
Russia will send North Korean troops into battle against Ukraine on Oct. 27-28, in what President Zelensky called a clear escalation while urging global leaders to respond decisively.
Oct. 25
War in Ukraine
South Korea and the United States said that thousands of North Korean troops are training in Russia, with Ukraine saying that soldiers have arrived in the “combat zone” in Kursk border region.
Oct. 25
HUR
Putin confirmed there are North Korean troops in Russia amid the Ukraine war but denied responsibility for escalating the conflict, blaming the West.
Oct. 25
HUR
Though North Korean troops may soon bolster Russian forces in Kursk, analysts doubt their impact as Moscow faces manpower shortages and high casualties.
Oct. 24
War in Ukraine
Seoul's spy agency says thousands of North Korean soldiers are currently training in Russia and are likely to deploy to the front lines in Ukraine soon, with thousands more to be sent by December.
Oct. 24
War in Ukraine
Now, North Korea is in the mix, and South Korea is its sworn enemy. Both are escalating
Oct. 24
War in Ukraine
Russia and North Korea have boosted their political and military alliance amid the Ukraine war, with Pyongyang facing long-standing accusations of supplying arms to Moscow's army.
Oct. 24
Thousands of North Korean soldiers are believed to be fighting alongside Russian forces.
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