Russia has reportedly provided North Korea with air-defense equipment and anti-air missiles in exchange for Pyongyang sending troops to participate in Moscow's conflict with Ukraine. South Korea's national security adviser revealed this information during a recent interview with a local broadcasting network.
The purpose of the military support was to bolster North Korea's weak air defense capabilities in its capital city, Pyongyang. Along with the air-defense equipment and missiles, the Russian supply package also included economic assistance and military spy satellite technology.
According to South Korean lawmakers, approximately 11,000 North Korean soldiers have been deployed to Russia's Kursk region, with some already engaging in battles against Ukraine. This information was shared following a briefing from Seoul's spy agency.
Despite the deployment of North Korean troops to Russia, South Korea's national security adviser clarified that no additional troops had been sent to support the ongoing conflict.
