Chun In-bum

In a startling development that has sent shockwaves through the international community, the National Intelligence Service (NIS) recently disclosed critical intelligence regarding North Korea's military involvement in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. According to the NIS, North Korea recently decided to send four brigades, consisting of 12,000 troops, including special forces, to the war in Ukraine.

This revelation comes on the heels of a statement from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who claimed, "We know about 10,000 soldiers of North Korea that they are preparing to send to fight against us." For weeks, Ukrainian officials have been asserting the presence of North Korean soldiers on Ukrainian soil, though concrete evidence has been scarce. However, recent news reports and alleged video footage of soldiers being outfitted with basic equipment have lent credence to these claims, suggesting that North Korean military personnel may indeed be operating in Eastern Europe.

It is widely acknowledged that North Korea has been a significant supplier of arms and ammunition to Russia throughout the conflict. This support has been crucial for Russia, helping to replenish its depleting stockpiles as the war in Ukraine continues. The logical extension of this support would include deploying technical personnel to observe the performance of North Korean equipment and provide necessary maintenance. Additionally, North Korea is expected to send personnel to protect these technical teams. However, the potential deployment of over 10,000 combat troops represents a significant escalation in North Korea's involvement. This move, if confirmed, would mark a dramatic shift from providing material support to directly engaging in the conflict through human resources.

The introduction of North Korean troops could provide Russia with several strategic........

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