Captured North Korean Soldiers Raise Stakes in European War
Two North Korean soldiers have been captured by Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk region, according to South Korea's intelligence service. The soldiers, who were wounded, are being questioned with the help of Korean translators and South Korea's National Intelligence Service. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has made multiple references to the presence of North Korean troops in the conflict and has sought to make political capital out of their involvement. The capturing of live North Koreans has become a priority, and special forces units have been deployed on rendition missions. The presence of North Korean troops in a European war raises questions about foreign involvement and the potential for escalation.