US confirms North Korea has sent troops to Russia for Ukraine conflict

The U.S. has confirmed evidence that North Korea has sent troops to Russia, with South Korea reporting that about 3,000 soldiers are being trained for deployment in Ukraine. This is double the previous estimate of 1,500 soldiers. South Korea's intelligence agency noted that North Korea has promised to send around 10,000 soldiers to Russia by December. Training activities have been detected in both North Korea and Russia, with North Korean troops adapting to local conditions. Germany has summoned North Korea's envoy over concerns about Pyongyang's support for Russia, stating it threatens European security. South Korea has also called for the withdrawal of North Korean troops and is considering supplying weapons to Ukraine.