Russia, North Korea

Indoctrinated, loyal and well trained: Don’t underestimate North Korean soldiers in Russia, some experts say
Far from their homes in one of the world’s most isolated and secretive states, about 11,000 North Korean soldiers find themselves at the center of Europe’s biggest conflict since World War II.
Don't underestimate North Korean troops in Russia, ex-soldiers tell BBC
Chun In-bum, a former commander of South Korea's special forces, agrees with the defectors' appraisals. "Just because they lack food and training, does not mean they are incapable. They will acclimatise quickly. We should not underestimate them."
At least 100 North Korean soldiers killed in Russia, South Korean intelligence says
North Korea may dispatch more troops to Russia despite casualties, South Korea’s National Intelligence told lawmakers during a briefing Thursday. At least 100 North Korean soldiers died, and over 1,
Researcher: North Korea can produce ballistic missiles for Russia to use against Ukraine in months
North Korea demonstrated this year that it could produce ballistic missiles and supply them to Russia for use against Ukraine in a matter of months
What North Korea Gains From Its Alliance With Russia — and What It Risks
Sending troops to fight against Ukraine has gotten North Korea much-needed cash and diplomatic leverage. But there may be hidden costs, too.
South Korea imposes new sanctions over Russia-North Korea cooperation
South Korea imposed sanctions on 11 individuals and 15 entities "engaged in illegal military cooperation between Russia and North Korea," the South Korean Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Dec.
North Korean Soldiers Are Dying in Ukraine – Russia’s Cover-Up Is Even Worse
U.S. confirms North Korean troop casualties in Russia, with reports of efforts to conceal losses through cremation by Russian forces.
U.S. Cites ‘Indications’ North Korean Soldiers Died Fighting for Russia
The Pentagon has seen “indications” that the North Korean forces who have been sent to Russia to help the Kremlin in its war against Ukraine have suffered their first casualties, according to a U.S. official.
North Korea says its alliance with Russia 'very effective,' no mention of troop losses
North Korea said on Thursday its military alliance with Russia is proving "very effective" in deterring the United States and ...
The Times of Israel2h
North Korea-Russia Partnership: A New Challenge for Israel’s Security Landscape
In the heart of Asia, a shifting alliance between North Korea and Russia is rippling across the global geopolitical landscape ...
Ukrainska Pravda on MSN4d
South Korea imposes sanctions on North Korea and Russia for military cooperation
South Korea has imposed sanctions on 11 individuals and 15 organisations involved in military cooperation between Russia and ...
US alarmed Russia close to accepting nuclear-armed North Korea
The United States voiced alarm at the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday that Russia was close to accepting a ...
Foreign Affairs1d
The Strange Success of North Korea
Andrei Lankov is a historian of North Korea at Kookmin University, Seoul. He is the author of The Real North Korea: Life and ...
How China-North Korea relations frayed in 2024, and what it means for Trump's Korea policy
China-North Korea relations have significantly cooled this year as U.S. president-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to ...
North Korean troops suffer 100 deaths, struggling in drone warfare, South Korea says
At least 100 North Korean troops deployed to Russia have been killed with another 1,000 injured in combat against Ukrainian ...
Ukraine-Russia war latest: North Korea sees ‘hundreds’ of casualties as Kyiv claims killing of Putin’s general
North Korean troops are suffering a high rate of losses because they are not battle-hardened, US official suggests ...