North Korea’s troops join Russia in Ukraine conflict, according to Seoul

North Korea’s troops join Russia in Ukraine conflict, according to Seoul

In a shocking development, South Korea’s spy agency has reported that North Korea has begun sending troops to fight alongside Russia in Ukraine. This alarming revelation has led South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol to call for a security meeting and issue a warning about the “grave security threat” posed by this collaboration.

The news comes following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s statement that he believed 10,000 North Korean soldiers could potentially join the conflict in Ukraine, based on intelligence information. According to the spy agency, around 1,500 troops have already been deployed to Russia, with estimates suggesting that the final figure could reach up to 12,000 soldiers.

This development has raised concerns among the international community, with President Yoon Suk Yeol urging for a prompt and decisive response to this situation. The involvement of North Korean troops in the conflict in Ukraine could have far-reaching implications and further escalate the already volatile situation in the region.

As the situation continues to unfold, it is crucial for the international community to closely monitor the situation and take necessary steps to address this escalating security threat. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.

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