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Thousands of North Koreans fought for Russia. A memorial hints at the death toll
The acknowledgment of North Korean casualties in the Russia-Ukraine conflict highlights the complex geopolitical dynamics and the human cost of the war.
- Approximately 2,300 North Korean soldiers have died fighting for Russia.
- At least 11,000 North Koreans were sent to Russia for military support.
- Kim Jong Un has paid tribute to the fallen soldiers.