North Korea Deploys Over 3,000 Troops to Russia, WithPlans to Reach 10,000 by December: South Korean Intelligence
Seoul, South Korea – The South Korean National Intelligence Service (NIS) has revealed that North Korea has already deployed over 3,000 troops to Russia, with plans to increase the number to 10,000 by December. This information was disclosed by NIS Director Cho Tae-yong during a parliamentaryintelligence committee meeting on October 23rd.
According to the NIS, North Korea initially sent a contingent of troops to Russia between October 8th and 13th, followed by an additional deployment of over 1,500personnel. This brings the total number of North Korean troops currently in Russia to over 3,000.
Park Sun-won, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea and secretary of the parliamentary intelligence committee, stated that theNIS’s information regarding the potential deployment of 10,000 North Korean troops to the battlefield is highly credible. The NIS anticipates that the planned 10,000-strong force will arrive in Russia by December.
The NIS report also clarified that the North Korean troops currently in Russia have not yet beendeployed to the battlefield.
This revelation comes amidst heightened tensions surrounding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The deployment of North Korean troops to Russia raises concerns about potential involvement in the conflict, although the specific nature of their role remains unclear.
The NIS’s statement underscores the growing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia,a partnership that has been steadily strengthening in recent years. The deployment of North Korean troops to Russia signifies a significant escalation of this alliance, raising concerns about the potential implications for regional security and stability.
Sources:
- Yonhap News Agency
- South Korean National Intelligence Service
- Democratic Party of Korea
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