While the event is “alarming,” it was not a shock and is a mirrored image of Russia’s desperation, stated Chun In-Bum, a former commander of South Korea’s particular forces.
Russian President Vladimir Putin wants extra personnel as a result of he has misplaced many troopers, the retired lieutenant normal stated.
“If he mobilizes extra troops, which means his… assist from the overall inhabitants may deteriorate, which may undermine his… energy,” he informed CNA’s East Asia program on Tuesday.
“This form of manpower assist, particularly from knowledgeable army like North Korea’s, must be a giant enhance to its efforts in opposition to Ukraine,” he stated.
However, he added, it has but to be seen how North Korean troopers will carry out below enemy fireplace.
Putin didn’t deny the presence of North Korean troops within the nation.
Traditional allies Russia and North Korea have lately strengthened ties, with Pyongyang chief Kim Jong Un making a uncommon journey overseas to fulfill Putin within the Russian Far East final September.
Putin signed a mutual protection treaty with Kim in Pyongyang in June, throughout his first go to to the remoted nation in 24 years.
Choe has already visited Russia in January and September this yr.
The Russian embassy in Pyongyang stated Choe’s newest go to got here after the nations’ leaders agreed to step up “strategic dialogue” at their assembly in June.
