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US says North Korea has sent 3K troops to Russia, confirming allies’ claims

US says North Korea has sent 3K troops to Russia, confirming allies’ claims

Washington says it still seeks clarity about whether troops will fight in Ukraine but warns of consequences if they do

US says North Korea has sent 3K troops to Russia, confirming allies’ claims
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Shreyas Reddy October 24, 2024
Ukraine urges North Korean soldiers to surrender, promising food and shelter

Ukraine urges North Korean soldiers to surrender, promising food and shelter

Korean-language appeals target DPRK troops deployed to Russia, which experts say could be vulnerable to psyops

Ukraine urges North Korean soldiers to surrender, promising food and shelter
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill October 24, 2024
North Korea’s admission of drone incursion exposes glaring gaps in air defenses
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North Korea’s admission of drone incursion exposes glaring gaps in air defenses

DPRK has focused on countering missiles and aircraft at expense of drone defenses and could look to Russia to plug holes

North Korea’s admission of drone incursion exposes glaring gaps in air defenses
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy October 23, 2024
North Korea has sent 7K containers of weapons to Russia in last 2 months: Seoul

North Korea has sent 7K containers of weapons to Russia in last 2 months: Seoul

Defense Intelligence Agency says 200 DPRK factories operating at max capacity to produce arms for export and stockpiles

North Korea has sent 7K containers of weapons to Russia in last 2 months: Seoul
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 23, 2024
North Korea preparing to send 12K troops to fight against Ukraine, Zelensky says

North Korea preparing to send 12K troops to fight against Ukraine, Zelensky says

Kyiv predicts first units could arrive in Russia’s Kursk as early as Wednesday, as president seeks global support

North Korea preparing to send 12K troops to fight against Ukraine, Zelensky says
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 23, 2024
Why North Korean troops’ biggest impact in Ukraine may not be on the battlefield

Why North Korean troops’ biggest impact in Ukraine may not be on the battlefield

Experts say DPRK forces are unlikely to shift course of war but will bring more attention as Kyiv seeks to rally support

Why North Korean troops’ biggest impact in Ukraine may not be on the battlefield
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 23, 2024
Kim Jong Un makes first public visit to ICBM base, calls for modernization

Kim Jong Un makes first public visit to ICBM base, calls for modernization

North Korean leader demands quicker launch capabilities for long-range missiles targeting US at underground facility

Kim Jong Un makes first public visit to ICBM base, calls for modernization
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 23, 2024
Kim Yo Jong threatens ‘fatal’ retaliation against Seoul, while slamming Ukraine

Kim Yo Jong threatens ‘fatal’ retaliation against Seoul, while slamming Ukraine

North Korean leader’s statement appears to be response to claims DPRK is sending troops to aid Russia’s invasion

Kim Yo Jong threatens ‘fatal’ retaliation against Seoul, while slamming Ukraine
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy October 22, 2024
Seoul warns it could arm Ukraine to counter North Korean troop deployment

Seoul warns it could arm Ukraine to counter North Korean troop deployment

Remarks by top official come amid reports that ROK is considering sending team to Ukraine to monitor DPRK soldiers

Seoul warns it could arm Ukraine to counter North Korean troop deployment
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 22, 2024
Kim Jong Un calls out problems rebuilding flood-hit villages near weapons plants

Kim Jong Un calls out problems rebuilding flood-hit villages near weapons plants

Satellite imagery shows progress repairing broken bridges in Jagang as North Korean leader pushes back project deadline

Kim Jong Un calls out problems rebuilding flood-hit villages near weapons plants
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 22, 2024
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