Overview
- South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff report that North Korea sent 3,000 more troops to Russia in January and February 2025, bringing the total to 14,000 soldiers deployed since 2022.
- Approximately 4,000 North Korean troops have been killed or injured, attributed to struggles with modern warfare tactics and Russian commanders' crude strategies.
- North Korea continues to supply Russia with significant quantities of missiles, artillery, and ammunition, including short-range ballistic missiles and multiple rocket launchers.
- Kim Jong Un recently oversaw tests of new reconnaissance and suicide drones featuring artificial intelligence, with plans to expand their production as part of North Korea's military modernization efforts.
- Experts highlight the mutual benefits of the alliance, with North Korea gaining modern warfare experience and potential Russian technology transfers for its defense advancements.