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South Korea Reports 4,700 North Korean Casualties in Russia-Ukraine War

Pyongyang confirms troop deployment to Russia, with 15,000 soldiers sent and advanced military technology received in exchange.

People pass by a TV screen reporting North Korea confirms troops deployment to Russia during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, April 28, 2025.(AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
A TV screen shows a file image of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, right, and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Pyongyang, during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, April 28, 2025.(AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
Video shared by the Kremlin shows North Korean troops being trained by Russia in the battlefield
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Overview

  • South Korea's National Intelligence Service estimates 4,700 North Korean casualties, including 600 deaths, among 15,000 troops deployed to support Russia in Ukraine.
  • North Korea officially acknowledged its troop deployment on April 28, marking a significant shift after months of speculation.
  • In return for its support, North Korea has received advanced military equipment from Russia, including drones, electronic warfare tools, and SA-22 missiles.
  • Around 2,000 wounded North Korean soldiers have been repatriated, while the bodies of fallen soldiers were cremated locally in Russia before being sent back to North Korea.
  • North Korean forces have shown improved combat proficiency, particularly in drone operations, but reports of misconduct, including theft and excessive drinking, persist.