North Korea Supplies Over 1 Million Artillery Shells to Russia in Exchange for Satellite Technology Assistance
South Korea's intelligence suggests nuclear-armed DPRK sending various types of missiles alongside munitions, bolstering Russian war effort against Ukraine while seeking advanced satellite support and potential fighter jet technology.
- South Korean intelligence suggests that North Korea has sent over one million artillery shells and various other munitions to Russia, enough to last two months of warfare. In return, Russia is assisting North Korea with its satellite technology and potentially providing support for advanced fighter jet technology.
- Intelligence reports indicated that North Korean munitions factories are operating at full capacity to meet this demand, with civilians being mobilized to help produce ammunition boxes.
- North Korea has likely supplied Russia with types of missiles including short-range ballistic missiles, anti-tank missiles and portable anti-air missiles in addition to other military equipment, potentially breaching several U.N. Security Council resolutions previously endorsed by Russia.
- Both Russia and North Korea have dismissed accusations of weapon shipment as baseless, despite increased speculation following a meeting between leaders Kim Jong-Un and Vladimir Putin in September where they reportedly discussed military cooperation.
- North Korea reportedly seeks to import Russian warplanes and obtain Russian support for its plan to launch its first military spy satellite, following failed attempts. Additionally, they are believed to be looking for Russian involvement in establishing anti-air defense networks.
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