North Korea, Belarus to sign visa waiver program as Pyongyang moves to strengthen alignment with Moscow ally

North Korea and Belarus are set to sign a visa-waiver agreement, in the latest sign of rapidly expanding ties between Pyongyang and Moscow’s close ally as North Korea deepens a Russia-centered network of cooperation amid the war in Ukraine. According to Belarusian state media, Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenko

SEOUL, Aug 24 (Reuters) - South Korea's Defence Ministry said North Korea was continuing preparations for an additional troop deployment to Russia, but had detected no signs that such a deployment was imminent, according to a South Korean lawmaker's office.

North Korea preparing further Russia troop deployments, no sign move imminent, Seoul says  Reuters

Kyiv —  A new wave of North Korean troops, already numbering 8,500 in Russia, contains a drone unit that could attack targets inside Ukraine, according to a senior Ukrainian intelligence official. North Korea, who signed a NATO-style mutual defense pact with Russia two years ago, has been sending troops to assist Mosco

Despite a growing selection of organized tours and deepening ties between Moscow and Pyongyang, few Russians are venturing to the country.

North Korea has sent a new contingent of around 8,500 troops to Russia, including approximately 400 drone operators, Ukrainian military intelligence Deputy Head Vadym Skibitskyi told CNN. The troops are expected to reinforce Russian rear positions, potentially freeing Russian forces for frontline assaults. Skibitskyi s

North Korea boosts support for Russia to include drone operators, Ukraine says  CNN