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

The latest deployment brings the total number of North Korean soldiers supporting Russia's Ukraine war effort to over 14,000 since late 2024.

South Korea reports that North Korea deployed an additional 3,000 soldiers to Russia in January and February 2025, bolstering its support for Moscow's war in Ukraine.
This brings the total number of North Korean troops sent to Russia since late 2024 to over 14,000, despite heavy casualties among earlier deployments.
North Korean forces have suffered an estimated 4,000 casualties, leading analysts to believe the new deployments aim to compensate for these losses.
Pyongyang continues to supply Russia with significant quantities of weapons and ammunition, including short-range missiles and rocket launchers.
The alliance between North Korea and Russia has drawn widespread international condemnation, with Ukraine and its allies calling for increased military aid to counter the growing partnership.