North Korea’s decision to send troops to support Russia in the Ukraine war is rooted in pragmatic and geopolitical factors. Pyongyang seeks to secure much-needed oil and gas from Moscow, circumventing international sanctions. Kim Jong-un’s decision to ...

Around 10,900 North Korean troops have been deployed to Kursk as part of Russia's airborne unit and marines, with some already participating in battles in the Ukraine war, a South Korean lawmaker said on Wednesday,

The U.S., South Korea and others say North Korea has sent more than 10,000 troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine.