In a troubling development that could deepen the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, South Korea’s intelligence agency has warned that North Korea may send more troops to support Russia as early as July or August.
According to South Korean lawmakers briefed by the National Intelligence Service (NIS), Pyongyang continues to ship weapons—artillery and missiles included—to Moscow. In return, North Korea is reportedly gaining valuable military support, such as technical guidance on satellite launches and missile systems.
The information emerged after a closed-door session in Seoul on Thursday. Lawmaker Lee Seong-kweun shared that intelligence suggests another wave of North Korean soldiers could be dispatched soon, pointing to recent signs of military preparation in North Korea and a visit to Pyongyang by a top Russian security official.
Behind the headlines, the implications are deeply human. Every troop deployed represents a life put at risk, and every missile exchanged prolongs a war already filled with suffering and loss on both sides. For families in Ukraine, this could mean more air raid sirens, more destruction, and more fear of what tomorrow may bring. For North Korean families, it could mean sons and daughters sent to fight in a foreign land for causes far from their control.
After months of silence, North Korea and Russia have now publicly acknowledged the presence of North Korean troops on Russian soil—playing a role in Moscow’s military efforts to regain territory, particularly in regions like Kursk. Their cooperation is being framed under a mutual defense treaty signed by their leaders last year, one that seems to be transforming into a very real alliance on the battlefield.
This latest development is more than just a political headline—it’s a stark reminder that global tensions are rising, and ordinary people may once again pay the price.
