With North Korea backing Russia in Ukraine, Seoul faces sanctions pressure, energy challenges and financial uncertainty
South Korea’s National Intelligence Service and presidential office confirmed on Friday that North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia to support its war in Ukraine.
This development, alongside substantial North Korean arms shipments to Moscow, intensifies pressure on Seoul — not only militarily and diplomatically but also economically.
South Korea’s National Intelligence Service and presidential office confirmed on Friday that North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia to support its war in Ukraine.
This development, alongside substantial North Korean arms shipments to Moscow, intensifies pressure on Seoul — not only militarily and diplomatically but also economically.
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