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Why South Korean weapons are unlikely to be heading directly to Ukraine anytime soon

South Korea has hinted it could change its long-standing stance on not providing Ukraine directly with weapons in light of the dramatic escalation of North Korea's role in Russia's full-scale invasion. So far, Seoul has only provided humanitarian and non-lethal military aid to Kyiv, but on Oct. 22, a South Korean government source suggested this […]

Ukraine

October 23, 2024

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North Korea receiving cash, food, space technology from Russia in return for soldiers, South Korean lawmaker says

North Korea is believed to receive cash, food, and space technology from Russia as compensation for entering the war on its side, The Korea Herald newspaper reported on Nov. 3, citing a lawmaker familiar with the matter. North Korea has reportedly dispatched 10,000-12,000 troops to Russia, with the first soldiers allegedly already coming under fire […]

Ukraine

November 4, 2024

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Ukraine captures 2 North Korean soldiers in Russia's Kursk Oblast, Zelensky says

Editor's note: The story is being updated. Ukrainian troops captured two North Korean soldiers as prisoners of war (POWs) in Russia's Kursk Oblast, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Jan. 11. "This task was not easy," he said in a Telegram post. "Usually, Russia and other North Korean military personnel finish off their wounded and do […]

Ukraine

January 11, 2025

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Russian weapons depot storing North Korean shells, missiles set ablaze after drone attack, Ukraine's military reports

A Ukrainian drone strike set ablaze a Russian weapons depot storing North Korean ammunition in Bryansk Oblast, Ukraine’s General Staff reported on Oct. 9. "According to available information, missiles and artillery weapons, including those that came from North Korea, as well as guided aerial bombs, were stored on the territory of the warehouse," it said […]

Ukraine

October 9, 2024

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Translator to be assigned to every 30 North Korean soldiers, Ukraine's military intelligence says

Russia plans to assign one interpreter to every 30 North Korean soldiers for better coordination with Russian troops on the battlefield, Ukraine's military intelligence agency reported on Oct. 25, citing an intercepted conversation between service members of a Russian brigade in Kursk Oblast. North Korea has sent nearly 12,000 troops to Russia, including 500 officers […]

Ukraine

October 25, 2024

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Ukraine war latest: North Korean troops joining Russian assaults in Kursk, Zelensky says

Key developments on Dec. 14-15: North Korean troops joining Russian assaults in Kursk, Zelensky says Ukraine destroys Russian train with 40 fuel tanks in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, source claims 292 front-line clashes recorded over the past day, General Staff reports Two Russian oil tankers reportedly sink in Kerch Strait North Korean troops open fire on Russian […]

Ukraine

December 15, 2024

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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine's Special Forces say they killed 21 North Korean soldiers, show combat footage

Key developments on Jan. 22: Ukraine's Special Forces say they killed 21 North Korean soldiers, show combat footage Kyiv court arrests three senior officers accused of failed defense of Kharkiv Oblast Russia lacks manpower for major breakthrough in Ukraine, top NATO general says Russia issued ultimatum to Ukraine in 2022 to replace Zelensky with Medvedchuk, […]

Ukraine

January 22, 2025

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US Intelligence Chairman urges immediate action on North Korean troop movements in Ukraine

U.S. Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Michael R. Turner appealed to U.S. President Joseph Biden on Oct. 18 to respond immediately to reports of North Korea's troops preparing to join Russia's army fighting in Ukraine. North Korean troops attacking Ukraine from Russia or entering Ukraine “must be a red line for the United States and […]

Ukraine

October 19, 2024

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'Putin will not prevail in Ukraine,' even with North Korean help, US defense secretary says

North Korean troops outfitted with Russian uniforms and equipment are making their way to the Russia-Ukraine border, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Oct. 30 during a joint press conference with South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-Hyun. North Korea has sent troops to Russia to participate in its war against Ukraine, though estimates vary […]

Ukraine

October 30, 2024

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Ukraine war latest: Over 3,000 North Korean troops killed, wounded in Kursk Oblast, Zelensky says

Key developments on Dec. 23: Over 3,000 North Korean troops killed, wounded in Kursk Oblast, Zelensky says Satellite imagery suggests North Korea to supply more arms to Russia, WSJ reports 'Mysterious' fire engulfs Russian Shahed warehouse, Ukrainian intelligence claims First Ukrainian Legion unit trained in Poland deployed to Ukraine, ambassador says 'What is being paid […]

Ukraine

December 23, 2024

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Ukraine war latest: US confirms North Korean troops in Russia; Zelensky preparing plan to withstand war

Key developments on Oct. 23: Zelensky preparing action plan for Ukraine to withstand war, source says North Korean troops are in Russia, US defense secretary confirms Ukraine has stabilized situation in Toretsk, but Russia is concentrating troops in town's east, military says UK to allocate $155 million for naval coalition to protect Ukraine's ports France's […]

Ukraine

October 23, 2024

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Umerov confirms first battles between Ukrainian and North Korean soldiers in Kursk Oblast

The first clashes between the Ukrainian Armed Forces and North Korean soldiers have already taken place in Russia's Kursk Oblast, Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov confirmed on Nov. 5 in an interview with South Korean TV channel KBS. North Korea deployed 11,000 troops in Kursk Oblast, President Volodymyr Zelensky said the day before, citing Ukraine's […]

Ukraine

November 5, 2024

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