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- North Korean troops are deployed in Kursk Oblast and participate in Russia's war against Ukraine as of January 2026, under Russian command.
- Since June 2024, about 11,000 to 12,000 North Korean soldiers have been deployed, with roughly 3,000 returning home as trained instructors in modern warfare.
- The arrangement aims to boost North Korea's capabilities, especially in drone technology and high-intensity warfare, heightening regional stability concerns in East Asia.
