North Korea is poised to send Vladimir Putin’s troops over 100 extra long-range weapons to unleash on Ukrainian forces, a top general has revealed. The Hermit State’s 170mm M1989 Koksan howitzers, dubbed "juche cannons", are among the longest-range artillery systems in the world.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for bolstering nuclear forces this year during a visit to the country's nuclear material production base and nuclear weapons institute, state media KCNA said on Wednesday.

North Korea is preparing to send additional troops to Russia, despite their role as “human bait” on the battlefield, a report has warned.

The North Korean troops fighting for Russia are highly trained and will stop at nothing to avoid surrender, Ukrainian sources tell Sam Kiley, The Independent’s World Affairs Editor, in Sumy

South Korea's military said on Friday that it suspects North Korea is preparing to send more troops to Russia to fight Ukrainian forces, even after suffering losses and seeing some of its soldiers captured.

All North Korean recruits are taught a song that includes a verse about saving their last bullet for themselves to avoid capture, one former soldier told NBC News.

The US and South Korea are said to be 'closely analysing' the latest missile tests from North Korea, which the hermit state said are part of an 'overall plan to implement efforts to build the country'

North Korea is preparing to send Russia more than 100 artillery systems – originally designed to flatten Seoul – to be used in its war against Ukraine.

North Korea has already sent 12,000 troops in October to aid Moscow's offense in the Kursk region due to a strategic defense exchange between Kim and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

North Korea is likely preparing to send additional troops to Russia after suffering heavy losses in battles against Ukrainian forces, South Korea's military said Friday.

Kim’s enhanced alliance with President Putin adds a whole new dimension to the North-South Korean standoff, as well as to the war in Ukraine and