South Korean lawmakers revealed that over 600 North Korean soldiers were killed in Russia's battle in Ukraine, citing intelligence from the National Intelligence Service (NIS), Al Jazeera reported.
An estimated 15,000 North Korean forces have been deployed, with a total of approximately 4,700 casualties. Pyongyang has acknowledged its involvement, with Kim Jong Un promising to back Russia in "liberating" Ukraine's Kursk area.
In exchange, North Korea reportedly acquired satellite technology, drones, and air defense systems. Intelligence authorities claim that North Korean forces are getting more effective as they gather battle experience, according to Al Jazeera.
