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December 07, 2024
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North Korea’s troop dispatch to Ukraine is Kim Jong Un’s riskiest decision yet

Fighting in Russia’s war opens a Pandora’s box of dangers, from conflict with ROK to undermining support for regime

North Korea’s dispatch of troops to support Russia in its war against Ukraine represents Kim Jong Un’s riskiest decision since he rose to power 13 years ago.

The deployment inserts the DPRK into a dangerous and unpredictable situation, sharply increasing the risk of black-swan events that could have major consequences for both Kim and his nation. 

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