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NK gaining troop deployment, combat experience in Ukraine war: USFK chief

WASHINGTON — North Korea is gaining experience in deploying troops and sustaining military operations over long distances through its involvement in Russia's war against Ukraine, the commander of U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) said Tuesday. U.S. Gen. Xavier Brunson made the remarks during a dialogue hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, highlighting the military…

NK gaining troop deployment, combat experience in Ukraine war: USFK chief

WASHINGTON — According to the commander of U.S. Forces Korea, North Korea is gaining valuable military experience through its involvement in Russia's conflict with Ukraine. Gen. Xavier Brunson outlined these benefits during a recent dialogue hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, emphasizing the ways Pyongyang has been able to deploy troops and supply weapons to Russia.

The commander explained that North Korea has learned how to send men, weapons, and equipment from North Korea to Russia, as well as establish supply lines to support the Russian war effort. Brunson stressed that North Korea's military has acquired expertise in strategic movement, mobilization, and logistics, enabling the country to develop capabilities that go beyond the tactical lessons learned during the battlefield.

The commander warned that North Korea's military is becoming increasingly proficient in these areas.

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