About 1,500 North Korean soldiers, including those from the special forces, have already arrived in Russia , according to Seoul's spy agency. South Korea has summoned the Russian ambassador, seeking the "immediate withdrawal" of North Korean troops which it says are being trained to fight in Ukraine. Some South Korean media reports have suggested as many as12,000 North Korean soldiers are expected to be deployed. But others believe the Russian military units will have difficulties incorporating North Korean troops into their frontlines. Apart from the language barrier, the North Korean army has no recent combat experiences, they said.

Source: The North Africa Journal October 22, 2024 14:19 UTC