North Korean Troops Pull Back From Frontline in Russia

Defectors offer insight into mindset of North Korean soldiers fighting in Ukraine
Multiple defectors from North Korea spoke to NBC News about the mindset of soldiers sent to fight for Russia in Ukraine.
Suicidal tendencies and ’80s battlefield tactics: How North Korean soldiers are operating in Russia’s war on Ukraine
Ukrainian special operations forces have given an insight into the brutal, near-suicidal tactics of the North Koreans they have faced in intense fighting in the Russian border region of Kursk.
North Korean Troops Pull Back From Frontline in Russia: Ukraine Military
Soldiers from North Korea fighting on behalf of Moscow have reportedly pulled back from the frontline in Russia's Kursk region.
A former soldier in North Korea's army says he was restricted to firing 3 bullets a year
Hyunseung Lee, a former soldier who fled North Korea, told BI that those sent to fight against Ukraine have "zero relationship with modern warfare."
‘They don’t take prisoners’: How North Korean soldiers are operating in Ukraine
North Korean soldiers have been deployed to fight for Russia, repelling Ukraine’s incursion in the border region of Kursk. CNN’s Nick Paton Walsh gained rare insight into their brutal and near-suicidal tactics,
North Korea troops partially withdraw from frontline in Russia’s Kursk after weeks of heavy losses
A Ukrainian special forces commander says North Korean troops have moved back from the fighting for roughly a fortnight
North Korean troops 'pulling back' from Russian frontlines as intense battle rages
Ukraine took Russia by surprise when it captured 500 miles in the Kursk region in the summer of 2024 before Moscow retaliated.
Ukrainians Reveal North Korean Equipment – More Dangerous Than Expected
While Russia has received support from various allies, recent reports suggest a growing presence of North Korean troops on the battlefield. Their involvement raises questions about their role in the conflict and the equipment they bring to the fight.
North Korean cannons designed to flatten Seoul head to front line in Ukraine
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Kim's North Korea Fires Nuclear-Capable Missiles: Photos
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North Korea conducts missile test, vows 'toughest' stance against US
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North Korea says it tested cruise missile system and vows 'toughest' response to US
North Korea said Sunday it tested a cruise missile system, its third known weapons display this year, and vowed “the toughest ...
North Korea test-fires strategic cruise missiles to perfect deterence, Kim says
North Korea has test-fired sea-to-surface strategic cruise guided missiles, the North's state media reported Sunday, quoting ...
Kim Jong Un Is Doing Everything He Can to Keep North Korea’s Youth in Line
The dictator, eager to shut out the influence of Hollywood and K-pop, has been exalting a “shock brigade” of 300,000 teens ...
North Korea announces test of cruise missile system to bring ‘lasting peace and stability’
North Korea announced it had performed a test of its cruise missile system on Saturday. It was the communist country’s fourth ...
Sanctioned North Korean arms makers find new cover in Russia’s shadow
A North Korean company started marketing its products with a reference to lessons learned in Russia's fight against Ukraine.