NATO has confirmed the deployment of approximately 10,000 North Korean troops in Russia, primarily near the Ukraine border. This marks a significant escalation in the Ukraine war, as Moscow plans to use these foreign forces to bolster its military efforts. The South Korean government is now contemplating supplying weapons to Ukraine due to rising tensions on the Korean peninsula. As North Korea exchanges troops for potential access to Russian military technologies, experts warn that this move could further complicate the geopolitical landscape, raising concerns about the impact on the ongoing conflict and international relations.