General Kim Yong Bok Oversees 11,000 North Korean Troops In Russia, Putin Gets More Guns From Kim

North Korean Colonel General Kim Yong Bok, a key figure in Pyongyang’s special forces, is reportedly overseeing the integration of North Korean troops into Russian forces in Ukraine. Kim’s unit, specializing in covert operations, has deployed around 11,000 troops to Russia’s Kursk Oblast, with some already engaged in combat. In addition, North Korea has sent artillery and rocket systems to Russia. Experts believe Pyongyang’s involvement aims to gain Russian military technology for its nuclear and missile programs.