North Korea increases troop deployment to Russia
North Korea has sent more troops to Russia, according to South Korean media citing the National Intelligence Service. The exact number of additional troops is unclear, but they are reportedly heading to the Kursk region. Previously, North Korea had already deployed over 11,000 troops to support Russian forces in the Ukraine conflict. Reports also indicate that Russian troops have utilized North Korean weapons. North Korea has not officially confirmed its military assistance to Russia in the ongoing war.