Seoul says more North Korean soldiers deployed to Russia
South Korean media sources estimate the reinforcement at 1,000-3,000 soldiers.
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Reuters: South Korea confirms over 10,000 North Korean troops deployed to Russia
Seoul and Washington report 10,000 Pyongyang troops in Russia, including near the frontlines, while Ukraine's intelligence cites even higher numbers, including officers and generals.
Pyongyang pledges loyalty to Russia “until victory” over Ukraine
North Korea's FM Choe Son Hui hailed Putin's "wise leadership" ahead of talks in Moscow, and insisted that Russia will "achieve a great victory."
South Korea plans to send monitoring team to Ukraine amid North Korean troop presence
Official stated Seoul has a "legitimate need" to analyze North Korean military activities in the war in Ukraine and "feels the need" to establish a monitoring team.
Small number of North Korean military already inside Ukraine, US officials told CNN
Two intelligence officials anticipate the number of North Korean soldiers to increase as they complete Russian training and deploy to the frontlines.
South Korean intelligence confirms North Korean troops moved to Russian front lines
South Korea's spy agency reveals North Korean troops and generals may have entered Ukraine battlefields, while Russia provides language training and continues military cooperation.
Zelenskyy: North Korean troops will join Russia’s war against Ukraine on 27-28 October
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander Syrskyi provided deployment dates during frontline briefing.
North Korea isolates families of soldiers sent to Russia, conceals deployment domestically
North Korea has sent 3,000 troops to Russia for military support, with plans to deploy 10,000 by December 2024, per ROK's intelligence.
South Korea considers sending personnel to Ukraine as North deploys troops to Russia
Seoul may also consider supplying lethal weapons to Ukrainian forces.