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North Korea Bolsters Russia Ties with 10,000 Troops
11/5/2025
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- North Korea has deployed over 10,000 troops near the Russian-Ukrainian border, including 5,000 construction workers and 1,000 engineers.
- South Korea's National Intelligence Service reports that the move signals deeper military and economic ties with Russia.
- North Korea has supplied munitions to Russia, defying United Nations sanctions.
- North Korea is expected to send an additional 40,000 workers, including IT specialists.
