North Korea sends troops to assist Russia's Ukraine war

South Korea's spy agency reports 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 National Intelligence Service is investigating the exact number of additional troops. North Korean forces were redeployed to Russia's Kursk region earlier this month after a temporary withdrawal. Reports suggest that between 1,000 and 3,000 North Korean soldiers were sent to Kursk in January and February. Concerns remain about potential military technology transfers from Russia to North Korea in exchange for support.