According to a top South Korean official, Russia has supplied North Korea with anti-air missiles and air defense equipment in exchange for sending soldiers to aid in the war against Ukraine. North Korea has received economic and military technology support from Moscow, including related equipment to strengthen its air defense system. The deployment of North Korean troops to Russia is believed to be part of a strategic move to align with Russia and potentially gain access to resources like oil and gas, while signaling a possible shift in South Korea’s policy towards providing arms to conflict zones.
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