US EditionRussia Likely Helping North Korea with Submarine Development, Seoul Says
South Korean officials say North Korea receives Russian technical aid to develop ballistic missile and nuclear-powered submarines amid strengthened military ties.
- On Oct 13, South Korean Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back told Parliament that Russia likely provided technical help to North Korea, saying Pyongyang received `various technologies` for submarine development.
- North Korea and Russia have dramatically upgraded military cooperation in recent years, with Pyongyang deploying more than 10,000 troops and signing a June 2024 strategic agreement.
- Pyongyang has vowed to develop submarines capable of launching ballistic missiles and test-fired such missiles from submerged platforms, while launching the Hero Kim Kun Ok in September 2023 and unveiling a claimed nuclear-powered submarine in March this year.
- On Oct. 10, North Korea showcased hypersonic medium-range ballistic missiles and Hwasong-20 ICBMs at a parade attended by Dmitry Medvedev, while Kyiv warned the partnership risks global security.
- The scale of deployments underscores the material exchange: around 11,000-12,000 North Korean troops sent in late 2024, with Ukrainian officials estimating contributions up to 20,000-30,000 soldiers.
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Russia likely helping North Korea with submarine development, Seoul says
South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said Pyongyang has received "various technologies," but it remains unclear whether it was able to test launch a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM).
North Korea has probably received technical assistance from Russia for the development of its submarines, told South Korean Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back, in front of Parliament, about Reuters.
North Korea's submarine development push backed by Russia, claims Seoul
South Korea’s Defence Minister said North Korea has likely received Russian technical aid for developing submarines capable of launching ballistic missiles. Pyongyang is also pursuing nuclear-powered submarine technology amid deepening military ties with Moscow.
In Seoul, it was announced that Russia had shared with the DPRK the technology for submarines and missile weapons.
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