North Korea, Russia reaffirm ties on Korean Liberation Day, as Kim sends Putin more troops

The North Korean leader expressed hope for the future of ties that had "carried forward the history of common struggle for justice and precious traditions of friendship."

Intelligence agencies report that North Korea is preparing to send up to 50,000 troops to Russia. But military experts doubt that this will make a fundamental difference in the course of Russia's war with Ukraine.

Pyongyang and Moscow have grown closer since the reclusive state began deploying troops and weapons to support Russia's war against Ukraine

Kim Jong Un expressed hope for the future of ties that had "carried forward the history of common struggle for justice and precious traditions of friendship".

Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, North Korea has become a key ally of the Kremlin, sending troops to support Moscow's war effort in return for economic benefits

Pyongyang and ​Moscow have grown closer ⁠since the reclusive state began deploying troops and weapons to support Russia's war against Ukraine.

North Korea's Kim, Russia's Putin reaffirm ties on Korean Liberation Day  Reuters

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has paid tribute to Soviet soldiers who fought against Japan during World War II to mark Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule, vowing to further strengthen ties with Russia, Pyongyang's state media reported Saturday. Kim visited the Liberation Tower in Pyongyang on Friday, a da

As North Korea’s Economy Grows, Kim Jong Un Is Stronger Than Ever  forbes.com

Debris from a KN-23 missile launched earlier in the war. Kyodo via Reuters Connect Russia is using North Korean ballistic missiles to strike Ukraine again after a lengthy pause. Ukraine's Air Force reported the KN-23 was used in two recent strikes for the first time this year. The KN-23 is North Korea's version of Rus

KYIV (Kyodo) -- Russia and North Korea are considering a plan to deploy additional North Korean troops to three western Russian regions bordering Ukra