South Korean intelligence announced that 10,000 North Korean soldiers will be sent to Russia for $2000 per month. In exchange, the DPRK will receive food aid and military and space technologies.
North Korea has published a white paper criticizing President Yun Suk Yol for creating the threat of nuclear war. The document condemns his policies toward the United States, Japan, and NATO, as well as his rejection of inter-Korean agreements.
Kyiv has launched an information and psychological campaign against North Korean soldiers preparing to join the war. South Korea sends military observers to Ukraine to monitor the DPRK's actions, and its observers can join these efforts.
North Korean Foreign Minister accuses the United States and South Korea of preparing a nuclear strike on her country. She also pointed to the DPRK's desire to help Russia in the war in Ukraine.
Zelenskyy spoke about the concentration of Russian troops in the Kursk region and the involvement of the North Korean military. The President emphasized that Ukraine has no plans to seize Russian territory.
A representative of Ukraine will soon visit South Korea to discuss arms supplies. Ukraine is interested in receiving artillery, air defense and other important military equipment.
The President of Ukraine has decided on a candidate for ambassador to South Korea, but has not yet disclosed details. Zelenskyy expects a South Korean delegation to visit to discuss military cooperation and intelligence sharing.
The President said that the decision to appeal to the ICC would be made after the DPRK army's military use of force against Ukraine. Zelenskyy also counts on South Korea's support in this matter.
Zelenskyy confirmed the expectation of a team of experts from South Korea to monitor the situation. The President also expressed his readiness to exchange captured North Korean military personnel for Ukrainians.
Three thousand North Korean military personnel are already in a training camp in the Kursk region of Russia, with an expected increase to 12 thousand. The DPRK also plans to send engineer troops and civilians to work at military plants in Russia.
In 8 months of 2023, 215. 6 thousand passenger cars worth almost $3 billion were imported to Ukraine. Germany, the US and China became the largest car exporters.
North Korea has tested an intercontinental ballistic missile with a record altitude of more than 7,000 km. The launch took place against the backdrop of the DPRK's cooperation with Russia and the possible deployment of North Korean troops in Ukraine.
The US and South Korean defense ministers called on the DPRK to withdraw its troops from Russian territory. According to the Pentagon, some of the 10,000 North Korean troops have already been deployed in the Kursk region.
South Korea's defense minister announced a possible exchange of military aid to the DPRK for advanced nuclear technology from Russia.
The DPRK launched an unidentified ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan on October 31. The launch came after the US and South Korean defense ministers condemned the DPRK's deployment of troops in Russia.
This week, Ukraine and South Korea will determine the format of cooperation to counter the DPRK's deployment of troops to Russia.
DPRK Chief of General Staff Kim Yong Bok has arrived in Russia to lead the operations of North Korean troops. He will be responsible for the participation of DPRK troops in the war against Ukraine and may gain experience in modern combat.
South Korean intelligence reports that the DPRK has completed preparations for its seventh nuclear test. It is also preparing to launch a long-range ballistic missile capable of reaching the United States.
Okhmatdyt doctors performed a unique mono-segmental liver transplant from the mother to a 5-month-old boy, Matviy. The operation lasted almost a day, and the transplanted organ weighed 118 grams.
The President confirmed the presence of 3,000 North Korean troops in Russia and the expectation of another 12,000. Zelenskyy emphasized the insufficient response of Western partners to this threat.
South Korea's presidential office announces talks on a visit by Ukraine's special envoy this week. According to intelligence reports, more than 11,000 North Korean troops have been sent to Russia.
South Korea intends to send a team to monitor North Korean troops in Ukraine. It is estimated that more than 11,000 DPRK soldiers have been deployed to Russia, including 3,000 near the front.
North Korea could earn about $5. 5 billion by supplying weapons to Russia. The DPRK could also send up to 20 thousand of its soldiers to Russia.
North Korea is implementing new security measures to protect Kim Jong-un due to the threat of assassination attempts. Pyongyang is installing communication jamming systems and drone detection equipment.
South Korean intelligence reports that the DPRK military is being trained in Russia. russia is teaching the North Korean military basic military terms, but they have difficulty understanding them.
The United States is holding consultations on how to respond to the potential involvement of the North Korean military by Russia. According to the State Department, the DPRK has sent about 10,000 soldiers to Russia.
The Presidents of Ukraine and South Korea have a telephone conversation about the participation of the North Korean military in the war against Ukraine. The two countries will exchange delegations and strengthen cooperation in response to the escalation.
The South Korean president announced that a delegation will visit Ukraine to discuss the presence of North Korean troops in Russia. The delegation will brief the EU and meet with Ukrainian intelligence and defense officials.
The DPRK Ministry of Defense has announced the discovery of a South Korean drone that has been scattering leaflets over Pyongyang. More than 230 flight plans from June 2023 were found in the drone's memory.
On October 28, the South Korean delegation will present information to NATO on the deployment of DPRK troops in Russia. After the meeting, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will hold a press conference.