Contents tagged with North Korea
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Russia faces arsenal depletion, turns to North Korea for military support
Defense analyst Serhiy Zghurets reports that Russia is facing challenges in rebuilding its military stockpiles. However, the Kremlin may have found an ally in North Korea, which has been eager to bolster Russia's arsenal. Despite ongoing conflicts on the Ukrainian front, Russia is struggling to keep up with the equipment losses.
In an interview on Espreso TV aired on February 12, Zghurets of Defense Express highlighted the depletion of some of Russia's most combat-ready Soviet-era stockpiles, …
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Ukraine considers transferring captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea
Ukraine is considering handing over two North Korean soldiers captured in combat to South Korea, but only if the soldiers themselves choose not to return to their homeland, said Ukrainian Ambassador to South Korea, Dmytro Ponomarenko, in an exclusive interview with The Korea Times.
"Considering the life-threatening risks for North Korean soldiers were they to be repatriated back to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and if they themselves refuse to return, we are open to dialogue with …
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North Korea rethinks military support for Russia amid heavy losses in Ukraine
North Korea might be turning its back on Putin as North Korean soldiers could be halting their return to the Kursk region, reports BILD.
Kim Jong-un may not be able to risk sacrificing a significant number of troops. If losses continue to mount, he might downgrade support to supplying weapons to Russia.
North Korean forces dispatched to support Moscow in its conflict with Ukraine have reportedly suffered devastating casualties, forcing a retreat from the battlefield. According to Ukrainian …
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Ukrainian Forces kill North Korean Special Forces commander in Kursk region: weapons, maps, and documents seized
A North Korean officer, who led an offensive on the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Russia's Kursk region, was reportedly found killed on the battlefield with a map highlighting key local points. Experts are now set to decipher the diary, which has made its way into Ukrainian hands. This comes after North Korean units, stationed in the Kursk area, launched an attack on the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) positions near Mala Loknia.
These soldiers carried loads weighing up to 10 kilograms, consisting …
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North Korean troops allegedly shoot at civilians in Kursk region
Soldiers from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) are reportedly targeting civilian homes in the villages they've seized. According to local men, their village had been peaceful before the arrival of these "allies." However, upon entering, the Koreans began firing at everything in sight, prompting two Russian men to seek refuge with Ukrainian forces, Ukrainian journalist Andriy Tsaplienko reported.
"Two Russian men from Kursk have fled to the Ukrainian command. During the DPRK …
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South Korean Ambassador to UN: North Korean soldiers unaware of deployment to Ukraine
South Korean Ambassador Hwang Joon-kook has claimed that North Korean soldiers were unaware they were being sent to participate in the conflict against Ukraine. This insight was shared through a press release from the United Nations.
According to Ambassador Hwang, troops from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea believed they were simply headed for military exercises and not actual warfare in Ukraine. "Two North Korean soldiers indicated that they were unaware of being deployed for the …
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Captured Russian soldiers highlight superior North Korean military training
Captured Russian soldiers have expressed concerns about the superior combat readiness of North Korean military units compared to Russian contract soldiers in the Kursk region, said senior officer of the 80th Independent Air Assault Brigade, Senior Sergeant Petro Haidashchuk, during a broadcast of Espresso TV.
According to Haidashchuk, his brigade has yet to capture any North Korean soldiers, but Russian POWs claim that North Korean military personnel were trained alongside them.
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Ukrainian President Zelensky shares photos of captured North Korean soldiers
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky released photos showing captured Korean soldiers along with a Russian military ID allegedly issued to one of them. According to Zelensky, the evidence suggests Russia is trying to pass off a Korean soldier as a native of the Republic of Tuva, the homeland of former Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu.
"These are two soldiers who, despite being wounded, survived and were brought to Kyiv to speak with SBU investigators," Zelensky stated. "Russia and …
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North Korea faces heavy losses in Ukraine war, plans to deploy more troops to support Russia
North Korea is estimated to have lost approximately 1,100 personnel during combat operations supporting Russia against Ukraine, Yonhap News Agency reports, citing South Korean Intelligence .
The North Korean government appears to be preparing to deploy additional troops to Russia. A comprehensive assessment of the intelligence data indicates that North Korea is gearing up for troop rotation or reinforcement, officials from South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) stated.
The JCS also noted …
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North Korea allegedly delivers KN-15 missile systems to Russia
A train transporting North Korean military equipment to Russia was recently spotted in the Tyumen region of Russia, including missile installations resembling the Pukguksong-2 (KN-15). Besides howitzers and multiple rocket launch systems, there were installations that looked like the Pukguksong-2 (KN-15).
After nearly three years of conflict with Ukraine, Russia has significantly depleted its resources and now requires assistance from North Korea in terms of artillery and ammunition. …
