North Korean troops are fighting on Russia's side in the Ukraine war. This is what South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-Hyun has claimed.

He made such allegations in a speech given in Parliament on Tuesday. Hyun said Russia and North Korea have signed a mutual agreement similar to a military alliance. Therefore, the possibility of deploying such troops is very high. Politico.

South Korea's defense minister also said, 'The relationship between the military alliance between Russia and North Korea has become closer. More North Korean troops may be deployed in the war.'

In his speech, he also said - According to Ukrainian media reports, there is a 'very high' possibility that six North Korean officials were killed in a missile attack by Kiev near Donetsk on October 3.

Pyongyang's relationship with Moscow has strengthened since the start of Russia's military operation in Ukraine in 2022.

There have been allegations from the West that Kim Jong Un's government is supplying Russia with weapons. However, Pyongyang has always rejected those accusations. This time, Seoul made a bigger complaint.