North Korea Considers Sending 100,000 Troops to Support Putin

North Korea may send up to 100,000 troops to support Russia's war in Ukraine, reflecting deepening ties between Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin. This potential deployment, which could occur in phases, has raised concerns among Ukraine's allies about escalating the conflict and impacting Indo-Pacific security dynamics. The issue is set to be discussed at the G-20 Summit, with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz urging Chinese President Xi Jinping to leverage his influence to prevent further escalation. North Korea has already sent over 10,000 troops and military supplies to Russia, with potential technology transfers from Russia in return.