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South Korea and NATO to Counter North Korea-Russia Military Cooperation, 12,000 Troops Involved

Oct 22, 2024, 05:42 AM

NATO Secretary-General expressed concerns over North Korea's troop dispatch to Russia during phone talks with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol. Yoon highlighted that the deepening military cooperation between North Korea and Russia poses a threat to global peace. In response, NATO has committed to close collaboration with South Korea to counteract this development. President Yoon announced plans to send a delegation to NATO to share intelligence on the situation. South Korea has vowed to implement 'phased measures' in response to the military cooperation, with Deputy National Security Advisor Kim Tae-hyo indicating that these measures will align with the level of cooperation between North Korea and Russia. South Korea has also called for the immediate withdrawal of 12,000 North Korean troops from Russia.