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US Warns North Korea Gains Military Capability from Russia-Ukraine Conflict, Says Ambassador Dorothy Camille Shea on January 8

Jan 9, 2025, 07:07 AM

The United States has issued a warning that North Korea is gaining military capabilities from its involvement alongside Russia in the ongoing conflict against Ukraine. According to Dorothy Camille Shea, the deputy U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, North Korea is benefiting from Russian military equipment, technology, and combat experience. This development raises concerns that Pyongyang is becoming more adept at waging war against its neighbors. The warning reflects a growing apprehension regarding North Korea's military readiness as it collaborates with Russian forces in the conflict.