South Korea's National Intelligence Service reported that North Korean soldiers, initially deployed to bolster Russian forces in Ukraine, have disappeared from the battlefield due to significant losses. The NIS noted that since mid-January, no North Koreans have been observed engaging in combat in the Kursk region. President Zelenskyy indicated that around 4,000 North Korean soldiers might have been killed or wounded, leading to their redeployment. Despite their absence, reports suggest that up to 25,000 North Korean reinforcements could be on their way as Russian troops also face substantial casualties in ongoing clashes with Ukraine.
North Korean troops initially deployed to support Russian efforts in Ukraine have vanished from the battlefield amid heavy casualties, according to South Korea's intelligence.
Experts suggest that the recent absence of North Korean soldiers could be a temporary regrouping, with possible reinforcements on the way.
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