North Korea has officially confirmed for the first time that it has deployed troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine. This admission follows months of speculation and intelligence reports from South Korea, the US, and Ukraine, which estimated that Pyongyang sent thousands of soldiers to assist Russian forces, particularly in the Kursk region. North Korean state media praised the deployed soldiers as 'heroes' and stated the deployment was made under a bilateral defense pact with Russia, personally ordered by leader Kim Jong Un. The move marks a significant escalation in international involvement in the Ukraine conflict and could further strain relations between North Korea and Western nations. The confirmation comes just days after Moscow acknowledged North Korea's participation.
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North Korea confirms troop deployment to Russia for the first time
The admission comes just days after Moscow confirmed the North's participation, with South Korean and Western intelligence agencies having long reported that Pyongyang sent more than 10,000 soldiers to help in Kursk last year.
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North Korea Confirms Troop Deployment to Russia for First Time in KCNA Report
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea confirmed for the first time on Monday it has deployed troops to fight for Russia in the war with Ukraine under the order of leader Kim Jong Un and made an important contribution for the liberation of Russian territory occupied by Ukraine, state media reported on Monday.
