From isolation to battlefield: North Korean troops could face reality check in Ukraine

The US and NATO on Wednesday confirmed that hundreds, possibly thousands, of North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia, raising fears they are headed to fight in Ukraine. Experts warn it could backfire, as their exposure to the outside world and realisation they will serve as “cannon fodder” may spur what Kim Jong-un fears most: defections.

Oct 26, 2024 - 17:00
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From isolation to battlefield: North Korean troops could face reality check in Ukraine
The US and NATO on Wednesday confirmed that hundreds, possibly thousands, of North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia, raising fears they are headed to fight in Ukraine. Experts warn it could backfire, as their exposure to the outside world and realisation they will serve as “cannon fodder” may spur what Kim Jong-un fears most: defections.

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