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In a move that underscores the deepening alliance between Pyongyang and Moscow, North Korea announced it will send 5,000 construction workers and 1,000 engineers to Russia’s Kursk region. The region has seen recent fighting amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with North Korean troops reportedly participating in combat and guarding key positions earlier this year.
This deployment reflects North Korea’s strategic partnership with Russia. Kim Jong-un’s regime continues to provide labor and military support, primarily as a means to generate hard currency amid sanctions. Most North Korean workers abroad are forced laborers who surrender their wages to the Kim regime, further bolstering its economic position.