"Kim Jong Un's All-in Russia." Why is it dangerous?

North Korea Expects Huge Foreign Currency Imports From Deploying Russia
North Korea seeks to improve its combat capabilities and acquire weapons skills
If there are many casualties, there is a possibility of internal public sentiment agitation
North Korea, and core technologies such as reconnaissance satellites and ICBM re-entry are supported.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, who once refrained from launching missiles and sought to ease tensions, made a strategic decision to send troops to Russia.

Analysts say there is a high risk of headwinds, as the government chose gambling to strengthen military cooperation with Russia by changing its survival strategy.

Reporter Kwon Young-hee reports.

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North Korea expects huge foreign currency income from sending troops to Russia.

It can be of great help to an economy pent up by sanctions.

On top of that, you can improve your combat skills and learn weapons skills.

[Choi Sun-hee / North Korean Foreign Minister: I have no doubt that we will achieve victory under the wise leadership of our comrade Putin, and I am sure that we will always be with our Russian comrade until the day of victory.]

However, if there are many North Korean military casualties, there is a high possibility that public sentiment such as families in North Korea will be shaken.

Failure to produce results in combat could also weaken Russia's support.

North Korea's biggest desire is to provide key technology support such as reconnaissance satellites, intercontinental ballistic missiles, and ICBM re-entry.

However, this part is a 'red line' that Korea and the United States cannot accept.

[Kim Dong-yup / Professor of North Korean Graduate University] North Korea and Russia are likely to be very careful about core military technologies, even if some military cooperation is possible.]

There is also an expectation that a favorable security structure can be created based on the dispatch of troops and the North Korea-Russia treaty.

It also shows its intention to join the Russian-led multilateral security organization and be recognized for its nuclear status under Russian support.

However, it is not known what Russia will look like after the war in Ukraine has been sorted out.

We should also look at China's discomfort over its close ties to North Korea and Russia.

It will also have a significant impact on diplomatic relations in the future to make Europe aware that it has killed Europeans by sending troops.

[Martin Rutter / Secretary-General of NATO] NATO allies will continue to support a free and democratic Ukraine because Ukraine's security is our security soon.]

Chairman Kim Jong-un crossed the Rubicon River, pinning North Korea's fate on an alliance with Russia.

However, the benefits may not be greater than the threat to be taken.

I'm YTN's Kwon Younghee.

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