Why North Korean troops’ biggest impact in Ukraine may not be on the battlefield



Analysis Why North Korean troops’ biggest impact in Ukraine may not be on the battlefield Experts say DPRK forces are unlikely to shift course of war but will bring more attention as Kyiv seeks to rally support Anton Sokolin October 23, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean paratroopers during infiltration drills at the Kangdong Training Grounds \| Image: KCTV (March 16, 2024) North Korea’s reported deployment of soldiers to support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is unlikely to shift the course of fighting on the ground, but it could have a major impact on the battle to shape narratives around the war. Experts told NK News this week that the DPRK’s alleged plans to send 12,000 elite troops will bolster bilateral ties and be a boon to Russia in its war of attrition in Ukraine. North Korea’s reported deployment of soldiers to support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is unlikely to shift the course of fighting on the ground, but it could have a major impact on the battle to shape narratives around the war. Experts told NK News this week that the DPRK’s alleged plans to send 12,000 elite troops will bolster bilateral ties and be a boon to Russia in its war of attrition in Ukraine. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Why North Korean troops’ biggest impact in Ukraine may not be on the battlefield

Experts say DPRK forces are unlikely to shift course of war but will bring more attention as Kyiv seeks to rally support

Anton Sokolin October 23, 2024

Why North Korean troops’ biggest impact in Ukraine may not be on the battlefield

North Korean paratroopers during infiltration drills at the Kangdong Training Grounds | Image: KCTV (March 16, 2024)

North Korea’s reported deployment of soldiers to support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is unlikely to shift the course of fighting on the ground, but it could have a major impact on the battle to shape narratives around the war.

Experts told NK News this week that the DPRK’s alleged plans to send 12,000 elite troops will bolster bilateral ties and be a boon to Russia in its war of attrition in Ukraine.

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