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North Korea Sends 5K Troops to Russia Disguised as Construction Workers
- On Tuesday, Lee Seong-kweun said around 5,000 North Korean construction troops have moved to Russia in phases since September for infrastructure reconstruction, according to Seoul's spy agency.
- Analysts say Kim Jong Un has been emboldened by the Ukraine war, securing Moscow's critical support after sending troops, while Russia provides financial aid, military technology and supplies in return.
- Seoul's spy agency estimates about 10,000 North Korean troops are deployed near the Russia-Ukraine border, with at least 600 killed, according to South Korean estimates.
- A report last month from the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team says North Korea planned to send 40,000 laborers to Russia, but United Nations sanctions prohibit North Korean workers from earning money abroad.
- Given the 2019 summit history, Seoul's spy agency believes Kim Jong Un is open to talks with Washington and will seek contact when conditions are in place, despite Pyongyang declaring itself an "irreversible" nuclear state.
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North Korea sent about 5,000 soldiers specializing in construction in Russia starting in September to help "reconstruction of infrastructure", a South Korean MP said in March after an information session of the spy agency...
·Romania
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South Korean officials claim Pyongyang is receiving Russian missile technology in return.
·Belgrade, Serbia
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South Korea's intelligence became known.
According to South Korean intelligence, North Korean troops help rebuild and take over security duties at the border.
·Vienna, Austria
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Pyongyang has more than 10,000 soldiers on the border with Ukraine. Instead, Moscow provides financial assistance, military technology and essential goods, as well as energy.
·Portugal
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Total News Sources41
Leaning Left8Leaning Right11Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Right
Bias Distribution
- 46% of the sources lean Right
46% Right
L 33%
C 21%
R 46%
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