The South Korean Defense Ministry assures that it is “closely monitoring” the alleged deployment of North Korean troops in the Ukraine War.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the South Korean Defense Ministry stated that “it is closely monitoring North Korean military or civilian deployment activities.”
(LEAD) S. Korea ‘closely’ monitoring possibility of N. Korea sending troops for Ukraine war
— Yonhap News Agency (@YonhapNews) October 16, 2024
Likewise, intelligence services of the South Korean Army are investigating reports that speak about the existence of a North Korean battalion that is being trained by Russian troops to fight in the Ukrainian War.
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“…It may be credible…” Say the authorities who are working on the case.
Although Seoul had speculated on the issue since October 8, Ukrainian media reported that Russia would be organizing a battalion of more than 3,000 North Korean soldiers to fight in the war due to a shortage of personnel.
The National Intelligence Service of South Korea will be working closely on the reports for verification taking into account that “they may be true.”
According to experts; If the existence of North Korean troops or civilian personnel involved in the Ukraine War is confirmed, it would mean a further escalation in the conflict and would create a greater atmosphere of international tension.
On the other hand, it is speculated that if the reports are true, South Korea would send military personnel to Ukraine to support the country in the war with Russia.
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