South Korean lawmakers, following a briefing from their intelligence agency, reported heavy casualties among North Korean troops participating in the Ukraine conflict. They stated that approximately 600 North Koreans have died, with a total of around 4,700 soldiers killed or injured since the beginning of their involvement. The remarks came after acknowledging North Korea's deployment of about 15,000 troops, confirmed by leader Kim Jong Un. Additionally, details emerged regarding Russia providing military technology in exchange for North Korean support, underscoring a significant shift in North Korea's military capabilities after six months of combat.
Speaking after a closed-door briefing by the National Intelligence Service, South Korean lawmakers reported that around 600 North Korean soldiers had died in Russia's Ukraine war.
According to lawmakers, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un confirmed troop deployment to Russia, framing it as an effort to combat Ukrainian forces and assist Moscow.
Since January, casualty estimates have surged, with the NIS now predicting around 4,700 North Koreans killed or injured, indicating the escalating involvement in the conflict.
Lawmakers revealed that North Korea has likely received technical military support from Russia in return for sending its troops to Ukraine.
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