Summary

South Korea and the EU condemned North Korea’s deployment of troops to aid Russia in Ukraine, fearing it could deepen military ties between Moscow and Pyongyang.

This raises security concerns, as Russia may reward North Korea with advanced weapons technology or defense commitments against South Korea.

Intelligence reports suggest 10,000-12,000 North Korean troops have moved to Russia.

North Korea’s recent actions, including missile tests and anti-tank trench constructions along the Korean border, highlight its escalating hostility, further straining relations with South Korea amid growing military cooperation with Russia.