South Korea warns of an increase in the shipment of North Korean weapons to Russia for the war in Ukraine

MADRID 20 Nov. () –

South Korean Intelligence confirmed this Wednesday that there has been an increase in the shipment of North Korean weapons to Russia for use in the framework of the invasion of Ukraine, an issue that is part of the growing military cooperation between the two countries. .

The National Intelligence Service has said it has confirmed an increase in exports of weapons such as howitzers and multiple rocket launchers from North Korea and whose final destination would be Russian troops.

This measure comes after the North Korean soldiers sent to Russian territory and deployed on the battlefield have begun to participate in clashes against the Ukrainian troops together with the Russian airborne forces and the Marine Corps, according to information collected by the South Korean agency. Yonhap News.

The South Korean authorities have warned of a significant increase in military cooperation between both countries after the signing of a strategic partnership agreement between the parties following the meeting between the president of Russia, Vladimir Putin, and the North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un, which took place in September.

This pact includes a mutual defense clause in case of attack. It is estimated that Pyongyang has already sent 11,000 troops to Russian territory, of which about 3,000 are in the west of the country.

This week, Kim has stated that the United States and other Western countries launched a war against Russia “using Ukraine as shock troops” and has warned of the risk of a third world war breaking out due to Washington’s actions in various parts of the world.