North Korea is set to treble the number of its troops fighting for Russia along the front lines with Ukraine, sending an additional 25,000 to 30,000 soldiers to assist Moscow, according to an intelligence assessment from Ukrainian officials.

Kim Jong-un was seen visibly moved as he paid tribute to North Korean troops killed while fighting on Russia 's frontline against Ukraine. In an emotional public appearance, Kim rested his hands on repatriated coffins in a rare public acknowledgement of the roughly 5,000 estimated North Korean casualties in the conflict.