The number of North Korean troops killed while fighting for Russia in Moscow's war against Ukraine is 600, South Korea has said. North Korea's total casualties, including those who were killed, were 4,

North Korea acknowledged for the first time Monday that it had provided troop reinforcements to aid Russia in its war on Ukraine.

North Korea and Russia have officially acknowledged the presence of North Korean soldiers on the Ukrainian front. The announcement reflects strategic calculations, made as peace negotiations are underway and both countries appear determined to deepen their military partnership.