UK Defence Journal Reports: UK Notes Reports of North Korean Troop Redeployments
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that it is aware of reports from South Korea that an additional 3,000 North Korean troops have been deployed to support Russian forces in Kursk, amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This information was revealed in response to a written question from Lord Alton of Liverpool, who asked what measures the UK government had taken in light of the alleged deployments.
According to the UK Defence Journal, Defence Minister Lord Coaker stated that the Ministry of Defence is monitoring the reports, which originate from South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff. Lord Coaker reiterated the UK government’s position on cooperation between Russia and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), saying such activity is "in violation of multiple UN Security Council resolutions" and "prolongs the suffering of the Ukrainian people and threatens global security, including those in the Republic of Korea and the UK."
The UK Defence Journal reports that Lord Coaker concluded that the UK remains "committed to providing the support Ukraine requires to secure a just and lasting peace." This statement underscores the UK’s ongoing commitment to supporting Ukraine in the face of ongoing aggression from Russia. The UK government’s concerns about Russia-DPRK cooperation have been echoed by the Foreign Secretary, who has previously condemned such cooperation as a sign of desperation by both nations and a growing threat to international stability.
As reported by the UK Defence Journal, the deployment of North Korean troops to support Russian forces in Ukraine is a significant development in the ongoing conflict. The UK government has made it clear that it will continue to support Ukraine in the face of such aggression, and will work to hold Russia and the DPRK accountable for their actions. The UK Defence Journal has learned that the Ministry of Defence is taking a close interest in the situation, and will continue to monitor developments closely.
The UK Defence Journal understands that the reports of North Korean troop deployments to Ukraine are a cause for concern, and highlight the need for continued international pressure on Russia and the DPRK to cease their aggressive actions. The UK government’s commitment to supporting Ukraine is unwavering, and it will continue to work with international partners to provide the necessary support to help Ukraine secure a just and lasting peace.
In a statement, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence said: "We are aware of reports from South Korea that an additional 3,000 North Korean troops have been deployed to support Russian forces in Kursk. We take these reports seriously, and are monitoring the situation closely. Such cooperation between Russia and the DPRK is in violation of multiple UN Security Council resolutions, and prolongs the suffering of the Ukrainian people and threatens global security."
The UK Defence Journal has confirmed that the Ministry of Defence is working closely with international partners to respond to the crisis in Ukraine. The UK government has made it clear that it will continue to support Ukraine, and will work to hold Russia and the DPRK accountable for their actions. As the situation continues to develop, the UK Defence Journal will provide ongoing coverage and analysis.
The reports of North Korean troop deployments to Ukraine are a significant escalation of the conflict, and highlight the need for continued international pressure on Russia and the DPRK to cease their aggressive actions. The UK Defence Journal will continue to monitor developments closely, and provide updates as more information becomes available.
The UK Defence Journal’s reporting on this story is based on information provided by the Ministry of Defence in response to a written question from Lord Alton of Liverpool. The UK Defence Journal has been informed that the Ministry of Defence is taking a close interest in the situation, and will continue to monitor developments closely.
Source: UK Defence Journal
Defence Minister Lord Coaker stated that “in violation of multiple UN Security Council resolutions” and “prolongs the suffering of the Ukrainian people and threatens global security, including those in the Republic of Korea and the UK.”
