North Korea's Activism After Putin's Visit Very Worries Two Countries: How They Might React

The DPRK's increased activity after Putin's visit is of great concern to two countries: how can they react? Dzvenislava Moshovskaya

There is information that North Korea is likely planning to send part of its regular armed forces to Ukraine to support Russia. We are talking either about assault units that will attack the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, or engineering troops that will repair equipment in the Donetsk region. World leaders are still watching these events unfold.

Chief consultant of the National Institute for Strategic Studies Ivan Us told 24 Kanal that Russia's agreements with the DPRK are the materialization of the construction of a modern axis of evil. According to him, if North Korea not only helps the Russians with shells, but also wants to send its military, then this should make other countries think, because such actions expand the boundaries of the conflict.

DPRK military on the territory of Ukraine

Ivan Us noted that information recently appeared about the death of 6 North Korean officers who died in the Donetsk region.

If they came under fire, it means they were on Ukrainian territory and took direct part in the war. That is, North Korean forces are fighting against Ukraine. It is important to record this for future negotiations, he said.

North Korea's Activity

The chief consultant of the National Institute for Strategic Studies noted that such activity by North Korea should definitely worry its neighbors. He explained that the security agreement that Vladimir Putin concluded with Kim Jong-un could pose a greater threat than it did before.

Please note! In June 2024, Russia and the DPRK signed a strategic partnership agreement. Putin allegedly said that he does not plan to involve North Korean troops in the war in Ukraine. The greatest concern in the world is the arms trade between the countries, where the DPRK supplies ammunition to Russia, and in return, the latter transfers military technology.

The South Korean Security Council immediately responded to the agreement between Russia and the DPRK. Previously, they were ready to send Ukraine only humanitarian aid, but now they will consider the possibility of providing our country with lethal weapons.

South Korea understands that if the DPRK, in addition to shells and missiles, plans to transfer something else to Russia, then there is no guarantee that the Kremlin will not also provide what North Korea really needs, – noted Ivan Us.

He added that this, of course, worries not only South Korea, but also Japan. These countries need to step up their efforts to prevent this axis of evil from establishing itself in the world to become an even greater threat.