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NK Gaining Troop Deployment, Combat Experience in Ukraine War: USFK Chief

Brunson said Pyongyang has learned long-distance deployment and logistics while supporting Moscow, and has received military equipment in return.

Summary by The Korea Times
WASHINGTON — North Korea is gaining experience in deploying troops and sustaining military operations over long distances through its involvement in Russia's war against Ukraine, the commander of U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) said Tuesday. U.S. Gen. Xavier Brunson made the remarks during a dialogue hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, highlighting the military benefits Pyongyang has gained from deploying troops …

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US Forces Korea commander says Pyongyang's support for Russia is strengthening its ability to move troops, weapons and equipment over long distances

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In July, South Korea was investigating reports of North Korean troops being sent to Russia, while Japan condemned growing military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang.

USFK Commander General Brunson said North Korea, with Russian and Ukrainian support, is gaining experience in long-range troop deployment and military logistics. Brunson warned that this could create new challenges for the US and South Korea in terms of deterrence on the Korean Peninsula.

General Xavier Brunson, commander of U.S. forces in South Korea, stated that military support provided to Russia has given the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) long-distance shipping and logistics capabilities.

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연합뉴스-Yonhap News Agency broke the news in Seoul, Korea (the Republic of) on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
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