U.S. Institute of Peace

11/13/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/13/2024 10:49

How Should Seoul Respond to North Korea's Soldiers in Russia

The Ukraine war is taking a new turn with the involvement of North Korean soldiers. Washington estimates that, so far, North Korea has sent approximately 10,000 troops to Russia - around 8,000 of whom have been deployed to the western region of Kursk, where Ukraine seized territory in a surprise attack earlier this year. And as U.S. officials predicted in late October, North Korean troops have reportedly begun engaging in direct combat.