North Korean diplomat dodges question at UN about troop deployment to Russia



News North Korean diplomat dodges question at UN about troop deployment to Russia Kim Song says two sides cooperating in line with mutual defense pact but avoids confirming support for Ukraine invasion Ifang Bremer November 28, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean soldiers carry out a drill simulating taking over South Korean border guard posts. \| Image: Rodong Sinmun (March 7, 2024) North Korea evaded a question about whether it has deployed troops to Russia during a U.N. Security Council (UNSC) on Wednesday, arguing that the two countries are fortifying ties in line with their recently ratified mutual defense pact. During the meeting — convened to discuss recent Russian attacks on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure — U.S. representative Robert A. Wood directly asked DPRK Ambassador Kim Song about reports that North Korea has sent at least 10,000 soldiers to support the invasion of Ukraine. North Korea evaded a question about whether it has deployed troops to Russia during a U.N. Security Council (UNSC) on Wednesday, arguing that the two countries are fortifying ties in line with their recently ratified mutual defense pact. During the meeting — convened to discuss recent Russian attacks on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure — U.S. representative Robert A. Wood directly asked DPRK Ambassador Kim Song about reports that North Korea has sent at least 10,000 soldiers to support the invasion of 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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North Korean diplomat dodges question at UN about troop deployment to Russia

Kim Song says two sides cooperating in line with mutual defense pact but avoids confirming support for Ukraine invasion

Ifang Bremer November 28, 2024

North Korean diplomat dodges question at UN about troop deployment to Russia

North Korean soldiers carry out a drill simulating taking over South Korean border guard posts. | Image: Rodong Sinmun (March 7, 2024)

North Korea evaded a question about whether it has deployed troops to Russia during a U.N. Security Council (UNSC) on Wednesday, arguing that the two countries are fortifying ties in line with their recently ratified mutual defense pact.

During the meeting — convened to discuss recent Russian attacks on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure — U.S. representative Robert A. Wood directly asked DPRK Ambassador Kim Song about reports that North Korea has sent at least 10,000 soldiers to support the invasion of Ukraine.

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