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North Korea Ratifies Defense Treaty with Russia Amid Troop Deployments

North Korea ratifies a defense treaty with Russia, enabling military aid as intelligence reports suggest North Korean troops have been sent to support Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Updated: Nov 12th, 2024, 2:13 AM ET

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North Korea has ratified a significant defense treaty with Russia, obligating mutual military assistance amid reports of up to 12,000 North Korean troops being sent to support Russia in its ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This treaty, seen as a major military alliance since the Cold War, raises international security concerns, particularly regarding potential military exchanges and technology transfers between the two nations. Observers speculate that North Korea's involvement could escalate the conflict as South Korea, the U.S., and Ukraine monitor the situation closely.

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