About 600 North Korean Soldiers Killed in Ukraine War — South Korean Lawmakers

Roughly 600 North Korean soldiers have been killed while fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, South Korean lawmakers revealed on Wednesday, citing intelligence briefings.

Lawmakers Lee Seong-kweun and Kim Byung-kee said nearly 4,700 North Koreans have been killed or injured, with an estimated 15,000 deployed so far. Pyongyang recently confirmed its military involvement, claiming it aimed to help Russia “liberate” Ukraine’s Kursk region.

In return, North Korea reportedly received Russian assistance with spy satellites, drones, electronic warfare systems, and missile technology.