Don't underestimate North Korean troops in Russia, ex-soldiers tell BBC

Army defectors say units sent to fight against Ukraine will have high morale but won't be battle hardened.

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At least 100 North Korean soldiers killed in Russia, South Korean intelligence says

North Korea may dispatch more troops to Russia despite casualties, South Korea’s National Intelligence told lawmakers during a briefing Thursday.
ABC News - 1d
U.S. Cites ‘Indications’ North Korean Soldiers Died Fighting for Russia

The Pentagon spokesman said the North Koreans had entered combat last week in the Russian region of Kursk, but he did not specify the number of casualties.
The New York Times - 2d
What North Korea Gains By Sending Troops to Fight For Russia

Sending troops to fight against Ukraine has gotten North Korea much-needed cash and diplomatic leverage. But there may be hidden costs, too.
The New York Times - 2d
North Korean troops killed fighting Ukraine, says US

These would be the first reported casualties since North Korea sent troops to support Russia in October.
BBC News - 2d
North Korean troops sustain casualties fighting Ukrainian forces, US says

Pyongyang’s soldiers have for the first time fought alongside the Russian military in Kursk
Financial Times - 3d
First reported deaths of North Korean soldiers fighting against Ukraine

White House says North Koreans are on the ‘front lines’ of Russia’s war after Ukraine’s claim of fatalities among the estimated 12,000 troops sent over by Kim Jong-un. North Korean troops have been ...
The Guardian - 3d
Ukraine details North Korean casualties in Russia's Kursk region

Ukraine is reporting at least 30 North Korean soldiers were killed or wounded over the weekend around several villages on the front in Russia's Kursk region. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky ...
The Hill - 3d
Ukraine is trying to convince North Korean soldiers to surrender rather than fight alongside Russia

Yahoo News - 6d
Nato’s Rutte says Russia supporting North Korean nuclear programme

Alliance chief claims Moscow’s help for Pyongyang could destabilise Korean Peninsula and threaten US
Financial Times - Dec. 4