6 days ago · KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — When Ukrainian soldiers captured two North Korean prisoners of war last month, it provided the first undeniable proof of Pyongyang’s direct involvement in the war against Ukraine.. It also shed some light on the mindset and training of the conscripted North Korean soldiers sent to fight Russia’s war a continent away from their home.

17 hours ago · Under North Korea's criminal code offenders could risk up to 10 years in a labor camp—or even the death penalty if the offense is considered anti-state propaganda, per RFA.

Feb 3, 2025 · North Korea is believed to be preparing to send another group of soldiers to come to Vladimir Putin’s aid in the war in Ukraine, despite heavy combat losses already suffered by troops from...

Jan 27, 2025 · North Korea’s involvement in Ukraine comes with benefits. While the isolated state has a history of sending mercenaries to wars in Africa and Vietnam for state revenue, it is receiving combat ...

North Korea has been involved in the Russo-Ukrainian War since 2022, when it supported Russia by recognizing the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic and Lugansk People's Republic. In the fall of 2024, North Korea reportedly sent military personnel to Russia who fought against Ukraine for Russia in Russian uniforms and under Russian command.

Jan 27, 2025 · SEOUL, South Korea — Few people understand what may be going through the minds of North Korean soldiers fighting and dying for Russia in the war against Ukraine. But Lee Chul Eun is one of...

Bilateral relations between North Korea and Ukraine were suspended in July 2022 due to the North Korea's recognition of the separatist Donetsk People's Republic and Luhansk People's Republic in eastern Ukraine.

Dec 24, 2024 · South Korea said this week that more than 1,000 North Korean troops have been killed or wounded, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky put the number at 3,000. Pentagon officials had...

Oct 29, 2024 · A small number of North Korean troops are already inside Ukraine, according to two western intelligence officials, and officials expect that number to grow as the North Koreans complete...

Oct 23, 2024 · Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has repeatedly warned that North Korean troops are joining Russia’s war, telling a NATO summit last week that “10,000” soldiers and technical...