North Korea has sent additional troops to support Russia in its war against Ukraine, following significant casualties from an earlier deployment. Kim Jong-un dispatched up to 12,000 troops in 2024, with reports of thousands killed or injured in the Kursk region. South Korea's intelligence indicates more forces have been sent recently, and North Korean soldiers are struggling with drone warfare. Kim and Putin have strengthened their alliance through summits and a defense agreement, raising concerns about North Korea potentially gaining weapons technology. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)