October 23rd 2024.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un recently visited a major military base in the western region of his country, where he posed for photos with his troops. It was a show of strength and unity for Kim and his soldiers, who are known for their fierce loyalty to their leader.
Meanwhile, news has emerged that a large number of North Korean troops are expected to arrive in Russia's frontline region of Kursk today. This is raising concerns about the growing military cooperation between the two nations. Reports suggest that up to 12,000 soldiers will be deployed to fight for Russian President Vladimir Putin, and they will be entering a region that has been partially occupied by Ukrainian forces since August.
Kyrylo Budanov, the head of Ukraine's military intelligence, confirmed that the army is preparing for the arrival of these troops. However, the details of their deployment, including the number of troops and their weapons, are still unclear. Budanov stated, "We will see in a couple of days," when asked about these details by a US website.
For weeks, Ukraine has been warning about the possibility of two brigades, totaling 6,000 troops, joining the Russian forces. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on allies to not turn a blind eye to this situation and to work towards ending the invasion. He stated, "All of us in the world have an equal interest in ending the invasion, not in prolonging it. We must therefore stop Russia and its accomplices." Zelensky believes that if North Korea can intervene in a war in Europe, then the international pressure on this regime is not enough.
British defence secretary John Healey also expressed concerns about the transfer of North Korean troops to Russia, describing it as a "concerning new development." He stated this during a session in the House of Commons on Tuesday.
The Foreign Office minister Stephen Doughty condemned the actions of North Korea, calling it a "grave security threat." He also referred to the country as a "criminal group" that forces its youth to serve as mercenaries for Russia in an unjustifiable war.
In June, Kim Jong-un and Putin had a summit in Pyongyang, where they agreed to a partnership that included a mutual defense clause. This clause states that in case of "aggression" against either country, the other would provide support.
There have been reports over the past year of North Korea supplying weapons to Russia in exchange for economic and military support. This has raised concerns in South Korea, with officials warning they may consider supplying weapons to Ukraine in response to the deployment of North Korean troops to Russia. During an emergency National Security Council meeting, South Korean officials condemned North Korea's actions and described them as a "grave security threat." They also discussed possible countermeasures, including diplomatic, economic, and military options, with the potential for South Korea to send both defensive and offensive weapons to Ukraine.
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