North Korea sends workers, deminers to Russia

North Korea will send thousands of military construction workers and deminers to Russia's Kursk region to aid in reconstruction efforts. This follows previous support for Russia's war in Ukraine. Russian officials announced the deployment of 5,000 construction workers and 1,000 sappers after a meeting between Kim Jong Un and Sergei Shoigu. North Korea has already supplied troops and weapons to Russia. This deepening cooperation has raised concerns among the U.S., South Korea, and Japan, who view it as a violation of UN resolutions and a threat to global security. The countries have increased military cooperation in response.