North Korean troops confirmed in Russia's Kursk: NATO chief

Deployment marks 'significant escalation' by Pyongyang, Rutte says

20241028 Mark Rutte

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte spoke to reporters in Brussels on Oct. 28 after meeting with a South Korean delegation. © AP

TAKASHI TSUJI and JUNNOSUKE KOBARA, Nikkei staff writers

BRUSSELS/SEOUL -- North Korean troops are confirmed to have been deployed to the Russian region of Kursk, which borders Ukraine, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Monday.

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