North Korea has significantly increased its military support to Russia

North Korea has significantly increased its military support to Russia. South Korea's defense Ministry stated that North Korea has likely supplied various types of missiles, including short-range ballistic missiles, anti-tank missiles, and portable anti-air missiles, to Russia.

These shipments complement earlier reports of North Korea providing approximately 7,000 containers filled with munitions and other military equipment since 2023. Additionally, South Korean officials estimate that over 10,000 North Korean soldiers are stationed in Russia's Kursk region. 

This deployment aligns with the ratification of a "strategic partnership" between Russia and North Korea, legitimizing the presence of North Korean troops in Russia. ​