South Korea reports 12000 North Korean troops deployed to Russia

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South Korea reports that 12,000 North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia to support its military efforts in Ukraine. President Yoon Suk Yeol described this development as a "grave security threat" during a security meeting with military and intelligence officials. Officials noted that the military ties between North Korea and Russia have intensified, moving from supplying arms to actual troop deployment.


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