SOUTH KOREAS

Oct 28 2024POLITICS

South Korea's Big Decision: Help Ukraine or Stay Neutral?

Things are heating up as news spreads about North Korean troops fighting in Ukraine. South Korea, usually a strong ally of the U. S. and a supporter of Ukraine, has been sending humanitarian aid but not weapons. Now, they're thinking about changing that. They're okay with giving military supplies to other countries helping Ukraine but not direct weapons. But seeing N...

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

North Korean Troops in Ukraine: A Global War Perspective

It's now confirmed that North Korean soldiers are fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine. South Korea's intelligence agency reports that about 1, 500 North Korean special forces began heading to Russia in October. They were transported by Russian ships and given Russian uniforms, weapons, and fake IDs. The U. S. estimates the number of troops could be as high as 3, 000...

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

North Korea's Troops in Ukraine: South Korea's Response

South Korea's president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has vowed action after reports surfaced that North Korea is sending troops to help Russia in Ukraine. He met with Poland's president, Andrzej Duda, to discuss defense cooperation amid the conflict. The U. S. and South Korea believe around 3, 000 North Korean troops are already in Russia, with plans to send more. This move viola...

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Oct 23 2024POLITICS

South Korea's Warning: Arms to Ukraine if North Korea Aids Russia

South Korea has issued a stern warning, hinting that it might supply weapons to Ukraine. This comes after reports that North Korea has sent troops to Russia. South Korean officials are worried that Russia could reward North Korea with advanced weapons technology, which could boost North Korea's nuclear and missile programs, posing a threat to South Korea. In a recen...

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

Secret Soldiers: North Korea Sends Troops to Russia

You might have heard about the war in Ukraine. Well, North Korea has just stepped in, sending thousands of soldiers to help Russia. South Korea isn't happy about it and has asked Russia to send those soldiers back home right away. North Korea has sent about 1, 500 soldiers to Russia. These are special forces, the best of the best. They've reached Russia and might so...

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