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Russia’s setbacks in Ukraine have given North Korea the satisfaction of feeling needed and opportunities to exchange weapons for Russian food and advanced military technology, including missiles and nuclear capabilities.
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North Korea Plans to Trade Soldiers for Russian Military Tech—But the Alliance Is Fragile
The North Korean leader would sacrifice his soldiers’ lives in exchange for Russia’s advanced military technology.
Russia's President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un (center right) visit the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Amur Oblast, Russia, on Sept. 13, 2023. Mikhail Metzel/Pool/AFP via Getty Images
Stephen Xia, a former PLA engineer, specialized in aviation equipment and engineering technology management. Since retiring from military service, he has been following the world's development of military equipment.
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