The official will be responsible for the participation of Pyongyang's troops on the side of Russia in the war against Ukraine. Defense Express reports, citing information from the South Korean Intelligence Service, UNN reports.
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Kim Yong-bok, the DPRK's chief of general staff, has already arrived in Russia. The official, who is close to dictator Kim Jong-un, has been appointed to lead the operation involving North Korean troops on the side of Russia in the aggression against Ukraine.
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kim yong-bok was the commander of the 11th "assault" corps, which later became the basis for the formation of the so-called dPRK special forces. Accordingly, the official is likely to be familiar with the Korean special forces sent to Russia.
At the same time, the real task of the Korean side may be to gain direct experience from Russian colleagues in managing operations on the modern battlefield.