US Warns North Korea is Becoming Better Prepared for War Amid Ukraine Conflict

Jan 09, 2025 Komal Das

The US warned that North Korea is gaining war experience fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine, enhancing its capabilities for regional conflict

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Deputy U.S. Ambassador Shea told the UN that over 12,000 North Korean troops are in Russia, fighting against Ukrainian forces in Kursk

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Shea warned the UN that North Korea is gaining military capability from Russia, which could lead to global weapons sales and training contracts

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North Korea's UN Ambassador Kim Song justified the missile test as self-defense, accusing the US of double standards in supporting Israel's actions in Gaza while criticizing North Korea

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Russia's Ambassador rejected US claims of tech sharing with North Korea, while South Korea's Ambassador criticized North Korean soldiers as exploited by Kim Jong Un

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North Korea has been under U.N. sanctions since 2006, but Russia's veto power makes further action unlikely

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