Observers said North Korea’s latest successful testing of one of its most powerful missiles signals Russia may be providing new technology or expertise to Pyongyang.
A man photographs parts of an unidentified missile, which Ukrainian authorities believe to be made in North Korea and was used in a strike in Kharkiv, as Russia's war on Ukraine continues, in Kharkiv, Ukraine Jan 6, 2024. As North Korea n soldiers in Russian uniforms march towards Ukraine, analysts said Pyongyang’s involvement signals both a growing strategic cooperation between the allies and a reflection of Moscow’s desperation on the frontlines.
Reports show that Putin has been reluctant to draft ethnic Russians into the war, instead mobilising areas with high minority populations to avoid triggering anger in Moscow. Edward Howell, a Korea Foundation Fellow at British think tank Chatham House, said the missile launch highlights worries that Pyongyang is increasing the scope and sophistication of its nuclear development and missile delivery systems.
The North's latest deployment of troops to Russia has raised concerns of further escalations both in Ukraine, as well as on the Korean peninsula, where both Koreas remain technically still at war. Observers were concerned that after this precedent, the Kremlin could also invite troops from other countries that it has significant influence over, such as Belarus or Syria, to fight its war.
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