We collect cookies to analyze our website traffic and performance; we never collect any personal data.Cookies Policy
Accept
Michigan Post
Search
  • Home
  • Trending
  • Michigan
  • World
  • Politics
  • Top Story
  • Business
    • Business
    • Economics
    • Real Estate
    • Startups
    • Autos
    • Crypto & Web 3
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Beauty
    • Art & Books
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • Education
Reading: North Korea ‘deploys 12,000 troopers’ to assist Putin’s struggle in Ukraine – with troops ‘given faux Russian IDs’
Share
Font ResizerAa
Michigan PostMichigan Post
Search
  • Home
  • Trending
  • Michigan
  • World
  • Politics
  • Top Story
  • Business
    • Business
    • Economics
    • Real Estate
    • Startups
    • Autos
    • Crypto & Web 3
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Beauty
    • Art & Books
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • Education
© 2024 | The Michigan Post | All Rights Reserved.
Michigan Post > Blog > World > North Korea ‘deploys 12,000 troopers’ to assist Putin’s struggle in Ukraine – with troops ‘given faux Russian IDs’
World

North Korea ‘deploys 12,000 troopers’ to assist Putin’s struggle in Ukraine – with troops ‘given faux Russian IDs’

By Editorial Board Published October 18, 2024 5 Min Read
Share
North Korea ‘deploys 12,000 troopers’ to assist Putin’s struggle in Ukraine – with troops ‘given faux Russian IDs’

North Korea has deployed 12,000 troopers to assist Vladimir Putin’s struggle in opposition to Ukraine – with Pyongyang’s troops given faux Russian IDs, South Korea’s spy company has reportedly mentioned.

The transfer – if confirmed – can be a major enlargement in assist to Moscow from Pyongyang, which has already supplied giant quantities of ammunition and missiles.

Additionally it is triggering alarm bells in Seoul amid escalating tensions between South Korea and its reclusive neighbour.

The Nationwide Intelligence Service (NIS), the chief intelligence company of South Korea, mentioned immediately that Russian army automobiles had moved round 1,500 North Korean particular forces troops to Russia.

The North Korean troops obtained Russian army uniforms, weapons and faux Russian IDs, the spy company added.

South Korea additionally says it has used synthetic intelligence (AI) facial recognition know-how to determine North Korean troopers who’ve been deployed to Russia.

North Korea has additionally despatched artillery shells, anti-tank rockets and ballistic missiles to Russia, the NIS has mentioned.

The spy company added North Korean missile technical officers are on the frontlines supporting Russia’s use of missiles supplied by Pyongyang.

In the meantime, the workplace of South Korea’s president on Friday – with out confirming numbers – warned that the deployment of North Korean forces to Russia was a grave safety risk to the worldwide group and mentioned it will reply with all accessible means.

It comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed this week that North Korea was making ready to deploy 10,000 troopers to hitch Russia’s invasion, calling any North Korean involvement “the first step to a world war”.

Picture:
Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and North Korea’s chief Kim Jong Un in June this 12 months. Pic: AP

The NIS didn’t instantly affirm the report.

However South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol held an unscheduled safety assembly with key intelligence, army and nationwide safety officers to debate North Korean troops’ involvement in Russia’s struggle in opposition to Ukraine.

The presidential workplace didn’t instantly affirm whether or not South Korea has formally verified the North Korean troop deployment.

“The participants … shared the view that the current situation where Russia and North Korea’s closer ties have gone beyond the movement of military supplies to actual dispatch of troops is a grave security threat not only to our country but to the international community,” it mentioned in an announcement.

Ukraine’s president, talking after a gathering on the headquarters of the NATO army alliance on Thursday, revealed that “tactical personnel” in addition to army officers from the totalitarian state have been already on the bottom in Russian-occupied elements of Ukraine.

The intelligence has but to be confirmed by Western officers however the UK, the US and different allies are understood to be monitoring the scenario intently.

Please use Chrome browser for a extra accessible video participant

Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses the European Council in Brussels

0:58

From 17 October: Zelenskyy warns of others ‘in Russia’s sights’

North Korea has been ramping up assist for its shut ally Russia in return for financial help and likewise possible army know-how and new army capabilities.

The 2 nations earlier this 12 months signed a defence settlement throughout a go to by Russian President Vladimir Putin to see North Korean chief Kim Jong-Un in Pyongyang.

On the identical time, North Korea has turned more and more aggressive in the direction of South Korea, this week declaring its neighbour to be a “hostile nation”.

Kim accuses Seoul of colluding with Washington to hunt the collapse of his regime, and has pushed for a transparent break with many years of coverage engagement with the South, together with the scrapping of unification as a aim.

TAGGED:deploysFakeIDsKoreaNorthPutinsRussiansoldiersSupporttroopsUkrainewar
Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link Print

HOT NEWS

Europe Beginning The Pre-Battle Controls | Economics

Europe Beginning The Pre-Battle Controls | Economics

Economics
October 1, 2025
Michigan AG Nessel opposes permitted 7.5M pure fuel charge hike

Michigan AG Nessel opposes permitted $157.5M pure fuel charge hike

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)-- Michigan Lawyer Normal Dana Nessel is difficult the Michigan Public Service Fee…

October 1, 2025
Primatologist Jane Goodall, well-known for her research of chimpanzees, has died

Primatologist Jane Goodall, well-known for her research of chimpanzees, has died

Jane Goodall, identified for her ground-breaking research involving chimpanzees, has died aged 91.A publish on…

October 1, 2025
MPs inform Starmer it is ‘extra pressing than ever’ to create Ukraine-style household visa for Gazans

MPs inform Starmer it is ‘extra pressing than ever’ to create Ukraine-style household visa for Gazans

Dozens of MPs have instructed the prime minister it's "more urgent than ever" to create…

October 1, 2025
SBI crypto pool allegedly loses M — North Korea suspected

SBI crypto pool allegedly loses $21M — North Korea suspected

SBI Crypto, a mining pool division of the $14 billion Japanese conglomerate SBI Holdings, has…

October 1, 2025

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

Tons of of cops injured as youth protests flip violent in Morocco

Tons of of cops and greater than 20 civilians have been injured as anti-government protests turned violent in Morocco.4 days…

World
October 1, 2025

UEFA ought to resolve if Israeli groups ought to be banned, FIFA VP tells Sky Information

Leaders inside the UEFA area had been exploring sporting sanctions on Israel over the conflict in Gaza. However we revealed…

World
October 1, 2025

Oktoberfest opening delayed in Munich after bomb risk

The opening of Munich's world-famous Oktoberfest has been delayed immediately following a bomb risk and an explosion at a house…

World
October 1, 2025

No less than 69 lifeless as earthquake strikes Philippines, as hospital ‘overwhelmed’

No less than 69 individuals have been killed in a robust 6.9-magnitude earthquake that rocked the central Philippines.The centre of…

World
October 1, 2025

Welcome to Michigan Post, an esteemed publication of the Enspirers News Group. As a beacon of excellence in journalism, Michigan Post is committed to delivering unfiltered and comprehensive news coverage on World News, Politics, Business, Tech, and beyond.

Company

  • About Us
  • Newsroom Policies & Standards
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Careers
  • Media & Community Relations
  • Accessibility Statement

Contact Us

  • Contact Us
  • Contact Customer Care
  • Advertise
  • Licensing & Syndication
  • Request a Correction
  • Contact the Newsroom
  • Send a News Tip
  • Report a Vulnerability

Term of Use

  • Digital Products Terms of Sale
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Settings
  • Submissions & Discussion Policy
  • RSS Terms of Service
  • Ad Choices

© 2024 | The Michigan Post | All Rights Reserved

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?