Lately, the US has raised alarms about North Korea's increasing support for Russia's war in Ukraine. Kurt Campbell, the Deputy Secretary of State, said they're concerned about North Korea's nuclear and missile threats, as well as their military aid to Russia. He couldn't confirm if North Korean soldiers are fighting in Ukraine, though. Campbell was in Seoul talking with South Korean and Japanese officials about putting more pressure on North Korea. They want to monitor sanctions better since Russia blocked U. N. experts from doing so.

North Korea has been sending weapons like artillery and missiles to Russia, which is causing even more trouble in Europe. The US is still looking into reports that North Korea is also sending people. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said North Korea is helping Russia, but he didn't give details. A month ago, Ukrainian media said six North Koreans were killed in a missile strike.

Meanwhile, North Korea is making threats against South Korea. They accused the South of sending drones with anti-North Korean leaflets and said they'd attack if it happens again. North Korea even blew up old roads and railway sections that linked them to the South. They're angry with South Korea's conservative government.

Things have been tense on the Korean Peninsula since 2022. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been testing more weapons and making threats because of the war in Ukraine. The US, South Korea, and Japan have been doing more military exercises together and making their nuclear strategies stronger.

After the talks, South Korea's Vice Foreign Minister Kim Hong Kyun said they won't stand for North Korea's threats. They plan to keep their military strong and work closely with the US and Japan.

North Korea's Military Aid to Russia: A Growing Concern

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