North Korea's Stance on Sending Troops to Russia

Listen up! North Korea has finally spoken out about reports that its soldiers might join the Russia vs. Ukraine fight. Kim Jong Gyu, a North Korean official, said any troop dispatch would follow international law. He called the rumors "just talk, " but admitted his ministry isn't in charge of military decisions. Remember when Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin met in Vladivostok? Well, North Korea said any move now would be legal.

The story started with reports that thousands of North Korean troops were headed to the Russian Far East for training. South Korea's spy agency believes at least 12, 000 troops, including special forces, are involved. The Russian parliament also approved a defense pact with North Korea this week. Ukraine's intelligence says North Korean ground forces are already in Kursk, and more could be on the way. But it's not clear if North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un, will send his troops across the border. This war is already huge, and experts warn that North Korea's entry could make things even worse.

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