North Korean Soldiers Return From Russia’s War With Ukraine
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North Korean soldiers returned home this week after serving in Russia's war against Ukraine, marking North Korea's first public acknowledgement of its troop deployment. The soldiers, combat engineers from the 528th Regiment, were deployed to the Kursk region of Russia to conduct demining operations. Kim Jong-un held a welcoming ceremony in Pyongyang, praising their service and awarding the country's highest medal posthumously to nine soldiers killed in action. North Korea has supported Russia's war efforts by providing troops, artillery, and missiles, leading to a revived Cold War-era alliance between Moscow and Pyongyang. The Kremlin stated in July that North Korea agreed to send thousands of military personnel to aid in rebuilding Russia's war-torn regions.
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AI-ExtractedThe Kremlin said in July that North Korea had agreed to send 1,000 combat engineers and 5,000 military construction workers to help rebuild Russia’s war-torn Kursk region.
Nine North Korean soldiers were killed in action.
State media said the combat engineers returned home after a demining operation in Kursk.
North Korea sent specialized troops to aid Russia in the war against Ukraine.
South Korean intelligence officials and analysts said Russia has reciprocated by providing North Korea with fuel, food and military materials and technologies.
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