The soldiers face strict measures to prevent their desertion, North Korea experts say. The country uses a rigid system and family hostages to ensure loyalty. Any North Korean troops sent to fight ...

The desertion comes amid reports that ... Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has dismissed reports that North Korea is being brought into the Russian offensive. "This is not only British intelligence ...

The soldiers face strict measures to prevent their desertion, North Korea experts say. The country uses a rigid system and family hostages to ensure loyalty. Any North Korean troops sent to fight in ...

Kyiv "could secure mass surrender and defection among North Korean soldiers if proactive psychological warfare is mobilized," ...

At least 18 soldiers provided to Putin by Kim Jong Un were said to have abandoned their positions after arriving to the front, Ukrainian media reports.

As Ukraine’s president claims North Korean troops will be deployed in Russia, experts predict high desertion rates. With ...

The risk of desertion and human resource constraints also stand in the way, according to the research. The tightening of relations between Russia and North Korea is also reflected in "a notable ...