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North Korea's Arms Deliveries to Russia Valued at $5.5 Billion, Including 9 Million Artillery Shells, Amid Ukraine Conflict

Oct 28, 2024, 02:25 PM

A recent study by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation has revealed that North Korea's arms deliveries to Russia, intended for use in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, are valued at approximately $5.5 billion. This figure represents nearly a quarter of North Korea's GDP. South Korean intelligence estimates indicate that North Korea has shipped over 9 million artillery shells to Russia, demonstrating Pyongyang's significant support for Moscow's military efforts. The study notes that while the exact cost of these arms supplies remains uncertain, conservative estimates suggest that the value exceeds $1.7 billion, highlighting the extensive military cooperation between the two nations.