Russia's Controversial Deployment of North Korean Troops to Ukraine

North Korea is reportedly sending up to 100,000 troops to support Russia in its conflict with Ukraine, with each soldier supposedly earning $2,000 monthly. However, experts believe that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will likely pocket most of the money to maintain loyalty among his elites, as has been the case with past foreign earnings. The soldiers, many of whom may become casualties, are unlikely to see much of the money, and their families may not be compensated either. This financial arrangement could bolster North Korea's economy, which is heavily invested in defense.