Amidst Russia’s conflict with Ukraine, North Korea’s support underscores an emerging, loose alliance with China, Iran, and Russia that challenges global stability. North Korea’s supply of arms and troops,

North Korean soldiers have engaged in combat operations against Ukraine alongside their Russian allies, South Korea's spy agency said on Wednesday. Seoul's confirmation comes amid growing global criticism as the two countries strengthen military ties,

U.S. State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel says on November 12 that the majority of some 10,000 North Korean troops sent to support Russia’s war against Ukraine are now “engaging in combat operations” in Russia’s western Kursk region.