N. Korea sent first contingent of 1,500 soldiers to Russia: Seoul spy agency
- Asia
- AFP
- Published Date: 01:44 | 18 October 2024
- Modified Date: 01:45 | 18 October 2024
North Korea has deployed an initial contingent of 1,500 special forces soldiers to Russia's Vladivostok and will send more soon, Seoul's spy agency said Friday, releasing detailed satellite images.
The National Intelligence Service said in a statement it had "detected from the 8th to the 13th (of October), North Korea transported its special forces to Russia via a Russian Navy transport ship, confirming the start of North Korea's military participation."