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North Korea Sends 25,000 Workers to Russian Drone Factory

6/19/2025

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North Korea is set to dispatch 25,000 workers to a drone factory in Russia's Alabuga Special Economic Zone, where they will gain valuable training in unmanned aircraft operation. This significant step strengthens military ties between the two countries, building on their strategic partnership established last June during Russia's ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

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North Korea is set to dispatch 25,000 workers to a drone factory in Russia's Alabuga Special Economic Zone, where they will gain valuable training in unmanned aircraft operation. This significant step strengthens military ties between the two countries, building on their strategic partnership established last June during Russia's ongoing conflict in Ukraine.