Seoul demands withdrawal of North Korean troops from Russia amid Ukraine conflict

South Korea summoned the Russian ambassador on Monday, demanding the withdrawal of North Korean troops sent to support Russia's war in Ukraine. About 1,500 North Korean special forces are already in Russia, preparing for deployment. Seoul's foreign ministry expressed serious concerns over North Korea's military involvement, stating it poses a security threat to South Korea and the international community. The ministry highlighted that these actions violate multiple UN resolutions. Recent intelligence indicates North Korea has supplied Russia with over 13,000 containers of weapons since last August. This military cooperation has intensified following a deal between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin in June.