Kim Jong-un’s alignment with Vladimir Putin in the Ukraine conflict is stoking serious concerns over what Pyongyang might gain in return. Grainy footage reportedly showing North Korean soldiers arriving at Russian bases has sent shockwaves through the international community, with more than 10,000 troops potentially joining Russia’s fight in Ukraine. South Korea and U.S. officials are on high alert, fearing that North Korea’s price tag includes not just military hardware but also technology to advance its nuclear program.
The deal raises global security alarms as North Korea’s entry into the conflict could lead to unprecedented concessions from Russia, deepening military ties and destabilizing international efforts to limit nuclear proliferation. Pyongyang’s long-standing goal of enhancing its nuclear arsenal now seems dangerously within reach, with experts warning this alliance could mark a significant turning point, amplifying the threat not only to the Korean Peninsula but to world stability at large.
