US EditionAbout 4,700 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded fighting for Russia, South Korea says
- On May 2, 2025, South Korea's National Intelligence Service reported that North Korea has incurred approximately 4,700 casualties, including both fatalities and injuries, while its troops have been engaged in combat operations supporting Russia in the conflict in Ukraine.
- This deployment followed North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's recent decision to send troops to support Russia under their 2024 defense treaty after a Ukrainian incursion into the Kursk region.
- North Korea reportedly sent around 15,000 troops and large quantities of artillery, missiles, and conventional arms to Russia, aiding in regaining control of parts of Kursk.
- South Korean lawmaker Lee Seong-kweun referenced the NIS, reporting that 2,000 wounded soldiers were sent back to North Korea between January and March, while approximately 600 deceased troops had their bodies cremated in Russia prior to the return of their remains.
- The involvement of North Korean forces and their casualties suggest a significant deepening of military cooperation between Russia and North Korea amid ongoing sanctions and geopolitical isolation.
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About 600 North Korean troops have been killed fighting for Russia against Ukraine out of a total deployment of 15,000, South Korean lawmakers said on Wednesday, citing the country’s intelligence agency.
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