Who Really Are the North Koreans Operating in Russia?
“Vladimir Putin officially welcomed by Chairman of State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Kim Jong-un.” Source: Kremlin photo To understand how North Korean troops have altered the scope of warfare on Russian soil, one must first understand the troops themselves. In the first weeks of October 2024, Ukrainian, South Korean, and U.S. […]
Introducing a New Series: North Korea’s Involvement in the Russia-Ukraine War
In October 2024, the world was shocked when news articles popped up across the internet, claiming North Korea had sent soldiers to fight for Russia in their ongoing invasion of Ukraine. [1] The move was unprecedented. It was unheard of for a global superpower to bring in foreign troops to fight on its own soil […]