Recent intelligence indicates that North Korea has deployed between 3,000 and 12,000 troops to Russia amidst the ongoing Ukraine war, prompting objections from South Korea. President Yoon Suk Yeol pledges active defense cooperation with Poland and potential military assistance to Ukraine. U.S. officials warn of serious implications if troops are confirmed as combatants for Russia. Intelligence sources suggest North Korea may aim to send over 10,000 troops by year's end. Both Russia and North Korea deny the troop presence, while Western governments express strong concerns regarding the threat to global stability.