North Korea Sends 3,000 Additional Troops to Russia, Deepening Military Alliance

The reinforcements, part of Pyongyang's ongoing support for Moscow's war in Ukraine, coincide with advanced drone tests and concerns over technology transfers.

• South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff confirm North Korea deployed 3,000 more troops to Russia in early 2025, raising the total to approximately 11,000 soldiers.
• Of the deployed troops, around 4,000 have been killed or injured, with reports of high casualties attributed to modern warfare challenges and crude Russian tactics.
• North Korea continues to supply Russia with significant military equipment, including ballistic missiles, self-propelled howitzers, and multiple rocket launchers.
• Kim Jong Un oversaw tests of new reconnaissance and attack drones, potentially incorporating Russian technology, and approved plans for expanded production.
• The growing Russia-North Korea alliance, formalized through a 2024 mutual defense treaty, raises global concerns over technology transfers and Pyongyang's military ambitions.

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