Ukraine, South Korea Warn of Pyongyang Troops Aiding Russia

South Korean leader says the deployment poses a serious threat
Assessment on the size of troops readied by Pyongyang varies

WATCH: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said as of now he can’t confirm reports that North Korean soldiers are actively engaged in Russia’s military operations in Ukraine. Source: NATO TV

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By Soo-hyang Choi and Piotr Skolimowski

October 18, 2024 at 2:12 AM UTC

Updated on

October 18, 2024 at 12:21 PM UTC

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South Korea and Ukraine warned that North Korea is preparing to send a sizable number of troops to help Russia’s war on Ukraine in a sign of deepening military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang.

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