“If the information that North Korean soldiers are participating in battles on the side of the Russian Federation is confirmed, we reserve the right to take further steps in bilateral relations, including the imposition of additional sanctions,” he said.
As the official representative noted, The German side submitted its position to the temporary representative of North Koreawho was previously called to the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
It is also reported that Germany discussed with the Chinese side the conclusions of NATO and the United States (US), which indicate the possibility of transferring North Korean military personnel to Russia.
North Korea sent troops to Ukraine
It recently became known that North Korea sent its military to support Russia in the war with Ukraine. Russian dictator Vladimir Putin declared these actions within the framework of a “strategic partnership” between the Russian Federation (RF) and North Korea.
According to information from the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) of the Ministry of Defense, Kirill Budanov, military from North Korea may begin participating in hostilities against Ukraine as early as November.
The Financial Times, citing Ukrainian intelligence, reported that three thousand North Korean troops have already arrived in the Kursk region of Russia, is now about 50 km from the Ukrainian border.
