US says evidence shows North Korea has troops in Russia for Ukraine war

The United States has seen evidence of North Korean troops in Russia, with South Korean lawmakers reporting 3,000 soldiers sent to support Russia’s war in Ukraine, with more expected to follow. North Korea has promised a total of about 10,000 troops to be deployed by December. The deployment could indicate a shortage of Russian recruits and potential problems with Russian military manpower. There are concerns about casualties if North Korean troops are deployed to the front lines. South Korea and Germany have expressed concerns about the North Korean troop deployment and violations of international law.