North Korea Sends 3,000 Additional Troops to Russia While Advancing Drone Technology

North Korea's deepening alliance with Russia includes military reinforcements, weapons supplies, and drone development, raising concerns over global security and sanctions enforcement.

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff report that North Korea sent 3,000 more troops to Russia in January and February 2025, bringing the total to 14,000 soldiers deployed since 2022.
Approximately 4,000 North Korean troops have been killed or injured, attributed to struggles with modern warfare tactics and Russian commanders' crude strategies.
North Korea continues to supply Russia with significant quantities of missiles, artillery, and ammunition, including short-range ballistic missiles and multiple rocket launchers.
Kim Jong Un recently oversaw tests of new reconnaissance and suicide drones featuring artificial intelligence, with plans to expand their production as part of North Korea's military modernization efforts.
Experts highlight the mutual benefits of the alliance, with North Korea gaining modern warfare experience and potential Russian technology transfers for its defense advancements.