The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) will dispatch military construction workers and deminers to assist in rebuilding Russia's western Kursk region, following recent attacks linked to the Ukraine conflict. The announcement came during a high-level meeting between DPRK leader Kim Jong Un and Russian Security Council head Sergei Shoigu in Pyongyang, marking their second face-to-face talks in under two weeks.
Russian state media reported that 5,000 military builders and 1,000 demining specialists will be deployed to Kursk, with Shoigu describing the move as "fraternal assistance" reflecting strengthened bilateral ties. The agreement follows weeks of diplomatic correspondence between the two nations' leaders, according to DPRK state media.
While specific details of the "long-term plans" discussed remain undisclosed, both sides emphasized continued cooperation. The Korean Central News Agency noted the talks occurred in a "congenial atmosphere of friendship and trust," underscoring evolving strategic partnerships in the region.
The development comes as global observers monitor deepening DPRK-Russia collaboration amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. Analysts suggest such cooperation could influence reconstruction efforts in conflict-affected areas while reshaping regional security dynamics.
