North Korea's Troops Head to Russia: What's the Deal?

North Korea has reportedly sent 3, 000 soldiers to Russia this month, according to both the U. S. and South Korea. These troops might join the fight in Ukraine, which has raised concerns. Washington warns that if this happens, these soldiers will become a target for the Ukrainian military, just like Russian soldiers. The U. S. Defense Secretary, Lloyd Austin, labeled this troop movement a "serious issue. " South Korea's spy agency confirmed the number and shared plans to send a total of 10, 000 troops by December. North Korea has also provided Russia with a lot of weapons since last year.Experts see this as a sign that North Korea is expanding its foreign policy. They think it could give the U. S. and South Korea insights into how North Korean forces might perform in future conflicts. However, some doubt the short-term impact of these troops. North Korea, meanwhile, denied sending any troops at all.