Pentagon confirms North Korean troop presence in Russia's Kursk region

The Pentagon confirmed that around 10,000 North Korean troops have been sent to Russia, with some already in the Kursk region near Ukraine. This is in addition to a couple of thousand soldiers already present there. North Korean troops are expected to support Russian forces in combat against Ukraine. The Pentagon noted that some troops have moved closer to the Ukrainian border, but it remains unclear if they have entered Ukraine. President Biden expressed concern about the North Korean troop movements. South Korean intelligence also reported that North Korea plans to deploy 10,000 troops to Russia by December, aligning with Ukrainian intelligence claims.