North Korea Sends Additional 3,000 Troops to Support Russia in Ongoing Conflict – One America News Network
OAN Staff James Meyers
1:52 PM – Thursday, March 27, 2025
South Korea’s military reported this Thursday that North Korea dispatched over 3,000 soldiers to Russia during January and February.
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This announcement follows a statement from Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenk, who indicated that a visit by North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un to Russia is currently in the works, according to state media TASS.
According to the South Korean Joint Chief of Staff, approximately 11,000 troops from North Korea have been deployed to Russia thus far.
Moreover, North Korea has reportedly sent a “significant amount” of short-range ballistic missiles, along with around “220 units of 170-millimeter self-propelled howitzers and 240-millimeter multiple rocket launchers,” as disclosed by South Korea.
A military spokesperson added that North Korea’s contributions are expected to grow in response to ongoing developments.
Seoul has also reported that nearly 4,000 North Korean soldiers have either died or sustained injuries in the unfolding war with Ukraine.
According to South Korea’s National Intelligence Service, these casualties are likely linked to the North Korean troops struggling to adapt to drone warfare and other modern military tactics. The North Korean forces are further handicapped by the rudimentary strategies of their Russian commanders, who have deployed them in “assault campaigns” without adequate rear support, as shared by South Korea’s intelligence agency with U.S. lawmakers in January.
Nonetheless, Ukrainian military and intelligence officials have noted the crucial military experience being gained by North Korean troops, raising concerns about potential future advances for Russia.
This latest troop dispatch coincides with repeated expressions of support from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un regarding Russia’s ongoing military actions.
Though North Korea lacks the familiarity with advanced technologies seen in other nations, Kim Jong Un recently oversaw the testing of sophisticated AI-driven attack drones, according to the state-run news agency KCNA.
Officials from the North Korean government have asserted their determination to keep pace with modern combat strategies, stating they are “aligning with the trend.” Additionally, South Korea reported that North Korea introduced a new “reconnaissance drone” this week, sparking speculation about whether it could be a gift from Russia.
President Donald Trump mentioned in a Newsmax interview on Tuesday that he believes Russia aims to conclude the prolonged conflict but noted that “it could be [that] they’re dragging their feet.”
On Tuesday, the White House announced that Trump’s administration managed to broker an agreement between Ukraine and Russia to “eliminate the use of force” in the Black Sea region.
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