Russia sends anti-air missiles to North Korea in exchange for troops: Seoul



News Russia sends anti-air missiles to North Korea in exchange for troops: Seoul ROK says weapons could bolster DPRK’s vulnerable air defense networks but expert says integrating systems will take time Joon Ha Park \| Shreyas Reddy November 22, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON ROK National Security Adviser Shin Won-sik presides over a meeting in Sept. 2024 \| Image: ROK Presidential Office (Sept. 24, 2024) North Korea has received air defense systems and anti-aircraft missiles from Russia in return for dispatching troops to support Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, South Korea’s national security adviser claimed on Friday. Shin Won-sik said during an interview with South Korean public broadcaster SBS News that Russia provided the equipment to reinforce North Korea’s vulnerable air defense networks, alongside other military technology transfers and economic support. North Korea has received air defense systems and anti-aircraft missiles from Russia in return for dispatching troops to support Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, South Korea’s national security adviser claimed on Friday. Shin Won-sik said during an interview with South Korean public broadcaster SBS News that Russia provided the equipment to reinforce North Korea’s vulnerable air defense networks, alongside other military technology transfers and economic support. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis 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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Russia sends anti-air missiles to North Korea in exchange for troops: Seoul

ROK says weapons could bolster DPRK’s vulnerable air defense networks but expert says integrating systems will take time

Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy November 22, 2024

Russia sends anti-air missiles to North Korea in exchange for troops: Seoul

ROK National Security Adviser Shin Won-sik presides over a meeting in Sept. 2024 | Image: ROK Presidential Office (Sept. 24, 2024)

North Korea has received air defense systems and anti-aircraft missiles from Russia in return for dispatching troops to support Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, South Korea’s national security adviser claimed on Friday.

Shin Won-sik said during an interview with South Korean public broadcaster SBS News that Russia provided the equipment to reinforce North Korea’s vulnerable air defense networks, alongside other military technology transfers and economic support.

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