More than 10 thousand North Korean soldiers are already in russia and are to be involved in the war against Ukraine. According to Reuters, this was stated by the Ministry of Defense of South Korea, reports UNN.
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The South Korean Ministry of Defense, citing intelligence data, noted that a "significant number" of North Korean troops are stationed in frontline areas, including kursk.
We understand that more than 10,000 North Korean military personnel are currently in russia, and a significant number of them have moved to frontline areas, including kursk
Jeong said he had no information when asked if North Koreans were taking part in the fighting, nor about South Korean media reports, citing an unnamed government official, that up to 40 North Korean soldiers had been killed on the battlefield.
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The statement came a few hours after the Pentagon said that at least 10,000 North Korean soldiers were stationed in kursk, near the border with Ukraine. However, the Pentagon could not confirm reports that they were taking part in hostilities.
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Ukrainian intelligence has also stated that about 12,000 North Korean military personnel, including 500 officers and three generals, are already in Russia and are being trained at five military bases.
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