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North Korea Could Increase Troop Presence in Russia to 30,000–50,000

A report says 8,500 North Korean troops are currently stationed in Russia and that the number could rise to between 30,000 and 50,000. The troops are linked to the war in Ukraine.

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A substantial expansion of North Korean personnel in Russia could widen the international involvement in the Ukraine war.

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