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Examining evidence of North Korean troop deployments to the war in Ukraine
NK News’ Anton Sokolin discusses claims about DPRK soldiers in Russia, related videos circulating online and more
New video appears to show North Korean soldiers receiving uniforms in Russia
Experts say footage released by Ukraine shows soldiers speaking in northern dialect and was likely filmed in Far East
Fabric and hair top North Korean imports from China, followed by processed foods
Expert says uptick in food shipments is likely to prepare for winter as indicators show ‘unfavorable’ food situation
Russian military jet flies to Pyongyang amid reports of DPRK troops in Ukraine
But expert raises doubts that combat troops would be flown to frontline, suggests senior personnel using VIP jet
North Korea has deployed troops to assist Russia in war against Ukraine: Seoul
ROK spy agency revealed Russian naval vessels were used to transport DPRK special forces to frontline earlier this month
North Korea-China trade hits yearly high in September on strong imports
But trade has yet to recover to pre-pandemic levels and Pyongyang’s exports to Beijing marked on-month decrease
Ship linked to Moscow-Pyongyang arms trade appears on Russian TV at DPRK port
Footage shows Angara berthed at pier at Rason port as Ukraine says DPRK is sending workers and soldiers to Russia
Russia pledges support to North Korea in case of conflict on the peninsula
Kremlin officials cited military pact signed by Putin and Kim when asked about escalating tension in the region
US, ROK, Japan launch new body to monitor North Korea’s sanctions violations
Eight other nations also joined Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team following dissolution of UN Panel of Experts
Putin pushes for ratification of military pact he made with Kim Jong Un
Expert says Russian leader likely wants to provide legal basis for sending North Korean troops into Ukraine conflict
