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North Korea May Deploy 100,000 Troops to Aid Russia in Ukraine War, G20 Nations Assess

Nov 17, 2024, 06:52 PM

North Korea may deploy as many as 100,000 troops to aid Russia’s war on Ukraine if the alliance between Pyongyang and Moscow continues to deepen, according to assessments made by some Group of 20 nations. Kim Jong Un has urged the Korean People's Army to improve their capabilities for fighting an actual war. The deployment would likely occur in batches with troop rotations rather than a single large-scale deployment. This move, not considered imminent, has raised concerns among Ukraine's allies about the deepening accord between Putin and Kim Jong Un, as reported by Western officials.