Ukrainian President Zelenskiy warned that North Korea plans to send up to fifty thousand troops, urging South Korea to enhance its air defense capabilities. North Korea has already contributed thousands of soldiers to Russia's Kursk Region, boosting Russia's efforts in its conflict with Ukraine. In response, Ukraine is looking to strengthen ties and explore potential drone agreements with Seoul.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Russia plans to involve a further 30,000 to 50,000 North Koreans to carry out tasks on its territory.

North Korea previously sent troops and munitions to support Russia’s war effort against Ukraine