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South Korea Monitors Russia's Reported North Korean Troop Plans
South Korea is keeping a close eye on reports that Russia might be getting more soldiers from North Korea to help in its war with Ukraine.
The president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, said Russia is preparing to take in 30,000 more North Korean troops.
However, South Korea's government hasn't seen any proof of this yet.
North Korea has already sent about 20,000 troops to Russia, with around 14,000 of them fighting on the front lines.
This all started after North Korea and Russia signed a special agreement in June 2024.
The foreign minister of North Korea recently visited Russia, which has people wondering if the two countries will work even more closely together in the future.
South Korea is monitoring reports of Russia preparing to receive 30,000 more North Korean troops.
Ukrainian President Zelensky claimed Russia is making preparations in the Voronezh region for additional troops.
South Korea's government has not confirmed any additional troop deployments.
North Korea has already sent about 20,000 troops to Russia, with 14,000 estimated to be fighting in the Kursk region.
North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui recently visited Moscow, meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
- Who
- South Korea, Russia, North Korea, Ukraine
- What
- Military cooperation and troop deployment
- Where
- Russia (Voronezh and Kursk regions), North Korea, Ukraine
- When
- June 2024 (treaty), October 2024 (troop deployment), June 2024 (preparations for additional troops)
- Why
- To support Russia's war efforts in Ukraine
Ukrainian Claims
South Korean Government
Troop Deployment
Ukrainian Claims
Russia is preparing to receive an additional 30,000 North Korean troops.
South Korean Government
There are no confirmed signs of an additional deployment of North Korean troops.
Key facts
- Ukrainian President
- Volodymyr Zelensky
- North Korean Foreign Minister
- Choe Son-hui
- Russian President
- Vladimir Putin
- North Korean Leader
- Kim Jong Un
- Estimated North Korean Troops in Russia
- 20,000
- Estimated North Korean Combat Troops in Kursk
- 14,000
- Date of Strategic Partnership Treaty
- June 2024
- Date of Troop Deployment Start
- October 2024
Quotes
South Korea's foreign ministry
Official representative of South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“"The government maintains the position that military cooperation between North Korea and Russia in violation of UN Security Council resolutions must be stopped immediately," it added.”
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“"The government is closely monitoring developments related to military cooperation between North Korea and Russia," the foreign ministry said in a brief statement.”
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