South Korea Afraid North's Soldiers in Russia Will Learn to Master New Weapons, Tactics

South Korea has voiced concern that North Korean troops supporting Russian forces may gain exposure to new military tactics and weaponry, raising potential security risks for the region.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and South Korean President Yoon Seok-yol discussed these steps during a recent phone call.

Both nations will intensify communication at various levels, with plans to develop a coordinated strategy that includes potential countermeasures. Additionally, the two countries are preparing to exchange delegations soon to align on responses to the escalation. South Korean officials are also reportedly considering dispatching a team to monitor North Korean military movements in Ukraine.

Despite discussions on intelligence and strategic cooperation, South Korean officials clarified that there have been no requests from Ukraine for weaponry, including 155mm artillery shells, and that any arms support for Ukraine is not being actively considered at this time.

The Pentagon announced yesterday that the U.S. will not restrict Ukraine's use of American weapons against North Korean troops if they enter the Russia-Ukraine war. The U.S. Department of Defense estimates 10,000 North Korean troops are training in Russia, with recent footage allegedly showing them in Primorsky Krai, near North Korea. The video, reportedly filmed by a Russian, shows North Korean soldiers marching to a training area.