North Korea aids Russia’s Ukraine war, sending troops, weapons, and drones, escalating global tensions.
- Suicide drones were mass-produced for Russia.
- Deployment of 12,000 troops to Russia.
North Korea is giving Russia more help in the current war in Ukraine, which adds a dangerous new layer to battles around the world.
The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) of South Korea say that Pyongyang is likely to send more troops and advanced weapons to Moscow.
This includes large numbers of suicide drones made after leader Kim Jong Un’s latest test instructions.
Seoul has said that North Korea has already given Moscow a number of rocket launchers and self-propelled howitzers.
People are also interested in suicide drones because they are used in modern fighting, which Kim thinks is important.
According to stories from state media, Kim has directed mass production and a change in defense tactics to keep up with the growing competition around the world.
Along with the US and Ukraine, South Korea says that there are about 12,000 North Korean troops stationed in Russia and that at least 1,100 of them were killed or hurt in battle in the Kursk area.
These numbers are likely to go up as Pyongyang strengthens its military links with Moscow. As the North improves its defense technology and battle experience with Russia’s help, it could become a bigger threat to Seoul.
What makes North Korea’s involvement alarming?
- Deployment of advanced suicide drones to Russia.
- Increasing troop presence with combat casualties already mounting.
- strengthened ties with Moscow, aiding Pyongyang’s weapons upgrades.
- Potential provocations like nuclear tests and missile launches.
Tensions continue to mount along Korea’s border zones. Recent weeks saw the North dispatching up to 10,000 troops to enforce barriers and barbed wires while turning the region into a wasteland.
However, South Korean sources noted troop activity dropped to a few hundred in recent days.
Meanwhile, speculation is growing that the North could test-fire intermediate-range hypersonic missiles around year-end, coinciding with leadership changes in the U.S. By leaning on Moscow’s support, Pyongyang may accelerate its provocative strategies, including nuclear tests and intercontinental ballistic missile launches, aiming to gain leverage in future negotiations.
