Zelensky Announces Deployment of 3,000 North Korean Troops to Russia, Number Expected to Rise to 12,000

Oct 29, 2024, 09:35 AM

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that Russia is deploying 3,000 North Korean troops to training grounds near the combat zone in Ukraine, with the number expected to increase to 12,000. This development was discussed during a phone call between Zelensky and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol. President Yoon expressed his concerns over the Russia-North Korea military cooperation, stating that South Korea will not tolerate actions that threaten security. Both leaders agreed to hold strategic dialogue to jointly respond to the situation, and Zelensky plans to dispatch an envoy to South Korea soon. Yoon's office stated that South Korea will closely monitor the war situation and take effective measures step by step.