North Korean troops fighting for Russia could affect East Asia's strategic balance, Sang Hun Seok told Newsweek.

A small number of North Korean troops are already inside Ukraine, according to two western intelligence officials, and officials expect that number to grow as the North Koreans complete training in eastern Russia and move toward the frontlines of the war.

On Monday, NATO confirmed that North Korean troops have been dispatched to Russia to assist in its conflict with Ukraine. According to NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, some of these troops have already been deployed in Russia's Kursk region,

US President Joe Biden plans to discuss Russia's war against Ukraine and the potential involvement of North Korean soldiers in it during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Peru. Source: European Pravda with reference to Voice of America Details: According to a White House official,

Ukrainian officials expect a counteroffensive in western Russia to begin in the coming days as North Korea’s troops train with Russian forces.

North Korean soldiers have engaged in combat operations against Ukraine alongside their Russian allies, South Korea's spy agency said on Wednesday. Seoul's confirmation comes amid growing global criticism as the two countries strengthen military ties,

NATO member states have condemned Moscow and Pyongyang's decision to involve North Korean troops in hostilities against Ukraine. Source: a NATO statement published on Friday 8 November, as reported by European Pravda Details: The Alliance noted that the deepening of military cooperation between Russia and North Korea "deeply impacts Euro-Atlantic security,

The deployment of around 10,000 North Korean troops in Russia's border Kursk region is convincing the Pentagon to see the conflict in a wider context

Photos have begun to appear on Russian social media showing the transport of North Korean long-range artillery systems that have been delivered to Russia. According to Defence Blog, these include the M1989 "Koksan",