North Korean forces initially supported Russia with infantry assaults, but they've pivoted to drone and artillery operations.
South Korean intelligence says around 6,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded while fighting alongside Russia ...
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Nearly 11,000 North Korean troops stationed in Russia's Kursk Oblast at start of 2026, media reports
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).
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N Korean troops still active in Russia's Kursk region against Ukraine: report
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 ...
The South Korean government has repeatedly conveyed its willingness to accept the soldiers as its citizens after the war.
The absence of North Korean POWs Ri and Baek from a recent exchange has sparked debate over their potential transfer to South ...
The commander described the North Korean troops as "cannon fodder" and said their behavior in combat was erratic.
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.
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