“North Korea expects military technology support from Russia in return”
Russia: “North Korea is likely to attend next year’s Victory Day military parade”
Zelensky: North Korean casualties exceed 3,000
On the 23rd (local time), the New York Times cited a U.S. intelligence official and reported, “The dispatch of North Korean troops to Russia was made at the suggestion of North Korea.” The prevailing analysis was that Russia, which is engaged in a long-term war with Ukraine, would have requested troops to be dispatched first due to a lack of troops, but the U.S. authorities believe that this is not the case. The Russian Kremlin (Office of the President) announced on the same day that “North Korean troops may participate in the military parade marking the 80th anniversary of Victory Day in May next year,” emphasizing that military cooperation between the two countries is becoming stronger following the dispatch of troops.
According to NYT, U.S. intelligence officials believe that North Korea proposed sending North Korean troops to Russia, and that Russian President Vladimir Putin immediately accepted the proposal. Samuel Puffaro, commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Forces, also said at a security-related meeting on the 7th, “North Korea first proposed sending troops to Russia.”
NYT reported, “However, U.S. intelligence authorities believe that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un did not immediately receive compensation for sending troops.” Instead, it is believed that he conveyed to Russia his intention to support North Korea in case diplomatic issues arise surrounding North Korea in the future. In addition, it was evaluated that it was a proposal that expected Russia to help North Korea in terms of military technology.
On the 23rd, the Russian Kremlin also mentioned the possibility of North Korean troops attending the military parade marking the 80th anniversary of Victory Day in Moscow next year. Victory Day is one of Russia’s biggest national holidays commemorating the victory in World War II. According to Russian state media Tass, Kremlin Foreign Affairs Advisor Yuri Ushakov was asked on this day, “Is North Korea included in the countries that have decided to send troops to next year’s Victory Day military parade?” and answered, “I think yes.” Until now, no North Korean military unit other than the North Korean delegation has ever attended the Russian Victory Day military parade.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on this day, “According to preliminary data, the number of North Korean soldiers killed or injured in Russia’s Kursk Oblast exceeds 3,000.” This figure is nearly three times the 1,100 casualties announced by the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff. President Zelensky said, “There is a risk that North Korea will send more troops and equipment to Russia.”
Reporter Lee Ki-wook [email protected]
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