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U.S. Defense Secretary Confirms Evidence of North Korean Troops in Russia, First Official U.S. Confirmation

Oct 23, 2024, 10:20 AM

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has confirmed that there is evidence of North Korean troops in Russia, marking the first official U.S. acknowledgment of such movements. Speaking in Rome, Austin said, "We are seeing evidence that there are North Korean troops that have gone to Russia." He noted that it remains unclear what the North Korean troops are doing in Russia, stating, "What exactly they are doing? Left to be seen. These are things that we need to sort out." The confirmation comes amid growing international concerns over North Korea's involvement with Russia.