Japan airs serious concern over possible invvement of North Korean tros in war in Ukraine

This was reported by Kyodo News via Ukrinform.

"The government is monitoring with serious concern North Korea's dispatch of tros to Russia, including the possibility of the tros taking part in Russia's invasion of Ukraine," Hayashi said at a regular press briefing.

He added that recent strengthening of military coeration between Pyongyang and Moscow is troubling, especially considering its impact on security in the region surrounding Japan.

Hayashi emphasized Japan’s commitment to working with other nations to establish a "fair and lasting peace in Ukraine" as swiftly as possible.

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This concern comes amid a report from South Korea's National Intelligence Service indicating that North Korea may deploy 12,000 tros to support Russia in its war against Ukraine, including four brigades with specialized forces.

Earlier this week, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirmed the movement of North Korean tros to Russia, though he did not specify tro numbers nor did he provide additional details.