The U.S. government reported on Thursday that about 8,000 North Korean soldiers are currently in Russia, near the border with Ukraine, and are preparing to support the Kremlin in confrontations against Ukrainian forces in the coming days. This figure represents a significant increase compared to previous reports.
During a meeting in Washington, South Korea and Japan joined forces to strongly condemn North Korea's recent missile launch, labeling it a direct violation of multiple UN Security Council resolutions. Additionally, they expressed their concerns about ongoing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia, especially regarding the deployment of North Korean troops.
Experts speculate that Russia may have provided technological assistance to North Korea for this launch. According to the White House, visual evidence has emerged indicating a weapons and provisions exchange between North Korea and Russia.
During a United Nations Security Council session, the U.S. Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations revealed that there is information about approximately 8,000 North Korean soldiers in the Kursk region, near Ukraine. This situation raises questions about North Korea's interference in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
It is estimated that there are currently around 10,000 North Korean soldiers in Russia, and their presence is feared to destabilize the region and could have consequences beyond Europe. World powers are closely monitoring the situation, especially in light of North Korea's recent intercontinental ballistic missile launch after nearly a year of calm.
North Korean troops are expected to engage in military operations against Ukraine in the coming days, as preparations and training have been observed in various areas. The situation raises concerns about the possible escalation of the war and Russia's influence in the conflict. The exchange of technology and military assistance between North Korea and Russia has generated global concerns and has led some nations to urge the immediate withdrawal of North Korean troops from the region.
