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Adding another layer to this alliance, Kim Jong-un has committed North Korean military personnel directly to the Ukrainian front lines. An estimated 12,000 North Korean soldiers have already been deployed, with around 600 losing their lives and thousands wounded in combat. These inexperienced troops helped Russia regain territory following Ukraine’s unexpected counteroffensive last summer, which left Vladimir Putin’s forces visibly humiliated.
Projections suggest that North Korea intends to send an additional 30,000 troops to support Russia’s war effort—a move that would triple the current number of North Korean fighters in Ukraine, according to Kiev’s intelligence sources. This influx of soldiers underscores North Korea’s unwavering support for Russia’s military ambitions.