North Korean forces initially supported Russia with infantry assaults, but they've pivoted to drone and artillery operations.

Approximately 10,000 North Korean combat troops and 1,000 engineer troops are currently stationed in the front-line Russian region, according to the National Intelligence Service (NIS).

South Korean intelligence says around 6,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded while fighting alongside Russia ...

North Korean troops dispatched to Russia for combat in Ukraine in 2024 were still carrying out attacks targeting Ukraine's ...

About 6,000 North Korean military personnel have been killed or injured fighting on Russia's side against Ukraine. This was reported by South Korea's Yonhap agency, citing South Korea's National ...

About 6,000 North Korean soldiers have been reported as casualties in Russia's campaign against Ukraine, per South Korea’s ...

As Russia’s war in Ukraine grinds on, Moscow’s ambassador in Seoul publicly thanked North Korean troops for what he called the “liberation” of part of the Kursk region.

The commander described the North Korean troops as "cannon fodder" and said their behavior in combat was erratic.

The South Korean government has repeatedly conveyed its willingness to accept the soldiers as its citizens after the war.

"The Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with the People’s Democratic Republic of Korea practically embodied our actions for strengthening security in Eurasia," the Russian foreign minister ...

SEOUL, October 24. /TASS/. The participation of Korean People's Army (KPA) units in the liberation operations of Russia’s Kursk Region demonstrated the strength of the ties between Russia and North ...