North Korea increases troop deployment supporting Russia in Ukraine

South Korea's spy agency reported that North Korea has sent more troops to Russia to support its military efforts in Ukraine. This follows heavy casualties among North Korean soldiers already deployed in the region. The agency is investigating the exact number of additional troops, with estimates suggesting 1,000 to 3,000 were sent to the Kursk region in early February. North Korean forces have been fighting alongside Russian troops amid ongoing conflict. Concerns remain that Russia may provide North Korea with advanced weapons technology in exchange for military support. Recent diplomatic talks between Russia and the U.S. signal a shift in foreign policy regarding the war in Ukraine.