North Korea appears to have deployed additional troops to support Russia in the war, as South Korea's National Intelligence Service indicates deployments to the Kursk region in February. This follows a reported earlier withdrawal of troops by North Korea. In total, North Korea is said to have sent around 12,000 troops to aid Russia since last fall, but many have faced casualties. The South is open to accepting defectors from North Korean soldiers captured in Ukraine. The U.S. reportedly suggests North Korea's military support is tied to potential economic gains and advanced technology in return.
According to South Korean, Ukrainian and U.S. officials, North Korea previously sent approximately 12,000 troops to support Russia, with thousands reported killed or wounded.
Seoul's open stance on accepting defectors from North Korea is highlighted by Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul's statement that captured soldiers expressing a desire to defect will be welcomed.
The National Intelligence Service reported additional North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia's Kursk region in early February following a previous withdrawal at the end of January.
No official confirmation from North Korea on sending troops has occurred, though U.S. officials noted exchanges of arms and soldiers for economic support with Russia.
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