More than 10,000 North Korean soldiers have arrived in Russia to support the war against Ukraine, a significant number in frontline areas, including Kursk, South Korea’s defense ministry said on Tuesday.
We understand that more than 10,000 North Korean soldiers are currently in Russia, and a significant number of them have moved to frontline areas, including Kursk
he said Jeon Ha-kjoua spokesman for the Ministry of Defense in Seoul, following a briefing.
But Jeon said he had no information on whether the North Koreans were taking part in the fighting, and did not comment on South Korean media reports that up to 40 North Korean soldiers had already died on the battlefield.
The Pentagon recently said that at least 10,000 North Korean troops are in the Kursk region near the Ukrainian border, but could not confirm reports that they are engaged in combat.
According to Ukrainian intelligence, about 12,000 North Korean soldiers, including 500 officers and three generals, are already in Russia and are being trained at five military bases.
(Reuters)
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