Even if the immediate military impact could be limited, Europeans must prepare for an expanding military partnership between North Korea and Russia. The deployment of North Korean troops to Russia represents a significant shift in European and Asian security relations. North Korea’s troop numbers are likely too small to tip the balance of what has become a protracted, attritional conflict. The more pressing concern for Europeans is the potential for expanded North Korean military involvement in Ukraine. The Korean National Intelligence Service has been especially important for Europeans seeking information on North Korean troop activities.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 05, 2024 11:32 UTC