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This military support in the war against Ukraine is a blatant violation of international law and undermines security in Europe and the Korean Peninsula,
Our analysts are ... they continue to look at this. Now we are seeing evidence that there are North Korean troops that have gone to Russia,
Austin said during press availability But we do know that if they do this, it signals President Putin's growing desperation in his war against Ukraine. Russia is suffering extraordinary casualties on the battlefield every day. If Russia needs to turn to DPRK for manpower, that's a sign of desperation — not strength — on the part of the Kremlin,
We know that thousands of DPRK troops are in Russia to be trained. We don't know what their mission will be or if they'll go on to fight in Ukraine,
the official said via email The Ministry of Defense has consistently stressed that the corps carrying out this order must be aware of the background of why such a move is necessary, and that its main purpose is to maximize defense capabilities against possible conflict with hostile countries,
Let us steadfastly defend the southern border of our country and inscribe a legacy of countless victories,
Should reports be true on North Korean soldiers in Ukraine and should North Korea now be supporting the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine with troops, this would be serious and in violation of international law,
the foreign office posted on social media platform X As for the so-called military cooperation with Russia, my delegation does not feel any need for comment on such groundless stereotyped rumors aimed at smearing the image of the DPRK,
said a North Korean representative to the UN at a plenary meeting at the UN General Assembly session in New York