Kim Jong Un’s Risky Move in Ukraine Could Backfire

Korean People's Army soldiers march during a mass rally on Kim Il Sung square in Pyongyang, North Korea, on Sept. 9, 2018. Ed Jones/ AFP via Getty Images

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North Korea is reportedly sending up to 100,000 troops to support Russia in its war against Ukraine, with more than 10,000 already deployed. Although sending troops might help Russia, this is a risky gamble for Kim Jong Un that could spell disaster for North Korea.