Russia has reportedly supplied air defense missiles to North Korea in exchange for sending troops to support Russia's war efforts against Ukraine. South Korea, the U.S., and Ukraine have confirmed that North Korea sent over 10,000 troops to Russia in October, with some now engaged in combat. It has been revealed that Russia provided missiles and other equipment to enhance North Korea's air defense network for its capital, Pyongyang.
Observers suggest that North Korea may have felt the need to bolster its air defense capabilities after accusing South Korea of dropping propaganda leaflets over Pyongyang. In response, North Korea threatened military action if leaflets were dropped again, although South Korea's military has not confirmed its involvement in the alleged drone flights.
