North Korean soldiers in war against Ukraine: What will Russia pay them?
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North Korean soldiers who will fight against Ukraine on the side of Russia are likely to receive around $2,000 per month, according to South Korean intelligence.
The data from South Korea’s National Intelligence Service reveals that at least 10,000 North Korean soldiers are expected to be sent to Ukraine to participate in combat operations.
Additionally, about 4,000 North Korean workers are currently in Russia, with a monthly salary of around $800, according to The Korea Herald.
Russia may significantly increase its rice supply to North Korea, as the country faces crop shortages. Journalists report that Moscow could send Pyongyang between 600,000 and 700,000 tons of rice per year, compared to the previous shipments of 50,000 to 100,000 tons.
North Korean soldiers in Russia
According to the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, around 10,000 North Korean soldiers are currently in Russia, with 8,000 already redeployed to the Kursk region.
Ukrainian intelligence has also warned that 12,000 North Korean troops have been transferred to Russia.
On November 4, the Center for Countering Disinformation reported that the first North Korean soldiers had come under Ukrainian fire in the Kursk region.
