North Korea is set to treble the number of its troops fighting for Russia along the front lines with Ukraine, sending an additional 25,000 to 30,000 soldiers to assist Moscow, according to an intelligence assessment from Ukrainian officials.

This assessment is partly based on recent reports from South Korea, which indicated that Pyongyang might send additional troops to Russia as early as July or August

North Korea is preparing to triple its troop presence alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, with plans to send up to 30,000 soldiers to support Moscow, according to a report, citing a Ukrainian intelli