North Korean soldiers in Ukraine

North Korean POWs not included in Ukraine-Russia 1,000-for-1,000 exchange

North Korean prisoners of war were not included in the large-scale 1,000-for-1,000 exchange between Ukraine and Russia, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency reported on May 27.

27 May 2025, 06:26 PM

Captured North Korean soldier in Ukraine requests Korean romance movies – watch the moment!

A North Korean soldier fighting alongside Russian forces asked to watch romance movies after being captured by Ukrainian forces, the command of Ukraine’s Air Assault Forces reported on Jan. 21.

22 January 2025, 02:07 PM

Intercepted call reveals Russian citizens doubt official narratives

A resident of Russia’s Belgorod Oblast believes her country is in dire straits but accuses authorities of hiding the truth from the population, according to a Dec. 11 release of an intercepted phone call by Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate (HUR).

11 December 2024, 02:59 PM

Nearly 11,000 North Korean soldiers preparing to fight in Ukraine

Most North Korean soldiers sent to Russia to fight in the war against Ukraine share similar motivations: they’ve been taught from childhood to sacrifice everything for their supreme leader. The Wall Street Journal reported this on Sunday, Nov. 10.

10 November 2024, 03:09 PM

10k+ North Korean soldiers deployed to Russia to support war against Ukraine

More than 10,000 North Korean soldiers have arrived in Russia to support its war against Ukraine, South Korean Defense Ministry said, Reuters reported on Nov. 5.

5 November 2024, 09:07 AM

Zelenskyy: North Korean officers found in Russian-occupied Ukraine

Ukraine has observed the presence of North Korean officers and technical personnel in temporarily occupied territories, likely sent ahead to prepare for the arrival of a larger contingent, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said during a press briefing on Oct. 22, as reported by Suspilne.

22 October 2024, 05:28 PM

North Korean soldiers in Ukraine