Imagine this: North Korean soldiers, disguised as Russian troops, have now joined the fight in Ukraine. This news came from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who says it's a big deal. He's worried that this could make the war even worse.

Earlier in the day, Ukraine's Defense Minister, Rustem Umerov, told a South Korean TV station that some North Korean soldiers have already had small fights with Ukrainian forces in the Kursk area. They're wearing Russian uniforms, so it's hard to tell who's who.

Over the next few weeks, Ukraine expects to see more North Korean troops. We're talking about five groups, each with about 3, 000 soldiers. That's 15, 000 in total! They're being trained quickly and will soon be on the front lines.

Other countries are also worried. The United States, South Korea, and several others have said they're concerned about North Korea helping Russia. They think it could make the war even bigger and more dangerous.

But here's another thing: North Korea just launched some short-range missiles into the East Sea. This happened just days after they tested a new type of missile.

North Korean Troops Join Russian-Ukraine War

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