S Korea: North Deploying Troops to Ukraine!

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October 12, 2024

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As US Army Combat veteran, I’ve been following a developing story about North Korea’s potential deployment of troops to Ukraine in support of Russia. The news comes after a recent incident where a North Korean officer contingent was killed near the front lines in Ukraine. While the official explanation was that they were on a training mission to observe Russian forces, many have questioned the true purpose of their visit.

The South Korean Minister of Defense has now reportedly stated that North Korea is likely to deploy members of its regular armed forces to Ukraine, citing a mutual defense treaty signed by Russia and North Korea. This treaty, while officially emphasizing mutual support in the event of an attack, could also be used to facilitate military cooperation on a larger scale. The phrase “highly likely” is significant, as it indicates a 75% or higher likelihood of the event occurring.

The North Korean army is the second-largest in the world, with a significant presence in its military. They have a mandatory service period for men from 18 to 30, resulting in a massive active personnel count of 1.3 million. Additionally, North Korea often uses its military to perform non-military duties, such as road maintenance and bridge repair, due to its economic constraints.

Russia, on the other hand, is still struggling to make progress in Ukraine, with reported daily casualties of 1,300. The UK Ministry of Defense has confirmed these numbers. Given these circumstances, North Korea sees significant benefits in partnering with Russia: they can train their troops in western military tactics, earn a decent income, and strengthen their alliance with Russia. For North Korea, this is essentially a no-brainer, especially considering their history of imprisoning millions of its citizens for questionable reasons.