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Re-emergence of Korean Troops
In an unexpected development, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that North Korean troops have been redeployed to fight alongside Russian forces in Ukraine’s Kherson region. After weeks of limited visibility on North Korean involvement, recent reports suggest approximately 11,000 soldiers have been sent to bolster Russia’s battlefield efforts.
This influx of Korean troops indicates a strategic decision by Moscow—either a reinforcement of existing commitments or an attempt to escalate their capacity. Initial assessments suggest that many North Korean soldiers are poorly trained for modern warfare; reports of casualties and the capture of two North Korean soldiers inside Russian-controlled territory highlight their vulnerabilities.