Its soldiers deployed on the Russian-Ukraine fronts suffered heavy casualties.
South Korea's intelligence agency reports North Korea has sent additional troops to Russia to support the war in Ukraine, following heavy casualties among previously deployed soldiers. These troops have been redeployed to the Kursk region. Intelligence officials estimate that North Korea has sent about 10,000-12,000 troops to Russia in the past. North Korean casualties are estimated at hundreds dead and thousands injured. This support may result in Russia providing North Korea with high-tech weapons technologies and economic assistance.
