11,000 North Korean Troops In Kursk, Some have joined Ukraine war: Seoul, Putin Gifts Animals To Kim

South Korean lawmakers revealed that 11,000 North Korean troops joined Russian forces in Kursk in October, some already participating in the Ukraine war. North Korea has also supplied additional weapons, including howitzers and rocket launchers. Meanwhile, North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui’s recent meeting with Putin raised speculation about Kim Jong Un's potential visit to Russia. Additionally, Russia sent over 70 animals from Moscow Zoo to Pyongyang Zoo as a gift, further strengthening their bilateral ties amid military cooperation.