North Korean Soldiers Headed to Ukraine, say South Korea Lawmakers

South Korean lawmakers have just revealed that North Korean soldiers are learning Russian commands and might be deployed to Ukraine's war front. They said North Korea's National Intelligence Service is keeping an eye on this situation. The Pentagon estimates around 10, 000 North Korean soldiers are training in eastern Russia, which is higher than previous estimates. The lawmakers said North Korean soldiers are struggling with the Russian language. They're learning about 100 basic military words, but it's unclear if they can overcome this language barrier. North Korea has also increased its security to protect its leader and prevent news from spreading. Families of soldiers are told they're part of a military exercise.Despite this, word has spread and caused unrest in North Korea. Some people worry about being sent to Russia, while others question why they're being sent to help another country. Recently, Ukraine intercepted Russian transmissions where Russian soldiers criticized the planned deployment of North Korean soldiers, calling them the "K Battalion" and "the fking Chinese. " This could be the first time North Korea interferes in an international conflict. Its large military lacks combat experience. Russia initially dismissed the reports, but recently, President Vladimir Putin didn't deny them. North Korea said any troops sent to Russia would follow international law. North Korea's foreign minister is currently in Russia for talks, possibly discussing more troop deployment. Meanwhile, South Korean ministers are heading to Washington for talks with their U. S. counterparts.