Fuming over huge losses, Kim Jong Un pulls the plug
North Korean forces have not participated in the Kursk region for weeks, sparking speculation about their possible retreat, based on South Korean intelligence reports.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un dispatched a contingent of 12,000 soldiers to Russia late last year, but the significant losses incurred in just a few short months are reportedly weighing heavily on him.
While Kim Jong Un has expressed worries about the fate of his soldiers, it remains uncertain whether North Korean forces will return to the battlefield.
South Korea's intelligence service stated on Tuesday that no North Korean forces have been present on the battlefield since mid-January.
A potential factor in this situation could be the significant number of reported casualties, though further information on the matter is being tracked by the agency.
Kiev has reached a similar conclusion, however the possibility of North Korean troops returning to combat remains unclear.
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