South Korea's spy agency confirmed that Ukrainian forces captured two North Korean soldiers during combat operations in Kursk Oblast.
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South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS) confirmed that Ukrainian forces captured two North Korean soldiers during combat operations in Kursk Oblast on January 9.
About 12,000 North Korean soldiers joined fighting against Ukraine on Russia's side in late October
South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS) reportedly announced at a closed-door meeting on January 13 that roughly 300 North Koreans were killed in action (KIA) and roughly 2,700 wounded in action (WIA) in Russia.
At least 300 North Korean soldiers have been killed and another 2,700 wounded
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