China denies knowledge of North Korean troops in Russia
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Beijing has no knowledge of North Korean soldiers being stationed in Russia. Meanwhile, both South Korea and the United States have confirmed that Pyongyang has sent 3,000 military personnel with the intention of their potential deployment in Ukraine.
24 October 2024 13:31
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jin addressed the issue of North Korea supporting Russian aggression during a press conference. "The position of the People's Republic of China regarding the crisis in Ukraine remains consistent and clear," said the spokesman.
He added that China hopes that all parties will focus on de-escalation and take steps towards a political resolution. However, the representative of Chinese diplomacy assured that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has no information about the presence of emissaries from Kim Jong Un's government in Russia.
China is unaware of the presence of North Korean soldiers in Russia
However, South Korean intelligence indicates that in October, about 3,000 soldiers from North Korea were already transported to Russia. This number could rise to 10,000 by the end of December.
Both NATO and the United States have confirmed that North Korean military personnel are participating in training in the Russian Far East. They warn that their involvement in the conflict in Ukraine alongside Russian forces could lead to an escalation of hostilities.
During a Thursday meeting with the President of Poland, Andrzej Duda, in Seoul, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol expressed concerns that the presence of special North Korean military units on the Ukrainian front could force Seoul to respond, depending on Pyongyang's actions.
