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Opinion: Under What Conditions Could South Korea Deploy Troops to Ukraine?

Opinion: Under What Conditions Could South Korea Deploy Troops to Ukraine?

Defense Express military expert Valerii Riabykh believes that if North Korea decides to assist russia by deploying its troops to the frontline, South Korea may also deploy its units to Ukraine

The military expert reported this on Espreso TV.

"The presence of any North Korean armed forces units on the front line will necessitate heightened vigilance," clarified Valerii Riabykh. "Under the guise of engineering units from North Korea, other troops could potentially be deployed to execute various tasks, particularly those focused on acquiring real combat experience."

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South Korean AT-1K Raybolt anti-tank guided missile, Defense Express
South Korean AT-1K Raybolt anti-tank guided missile / Open source illustrative photo

According to Riabykh, Ukraine's allies must react decisively should North Korean units be deployed to the front lines.

"While it remains unconfirmed whether North Korea will indeed send its military units to Ukraine, such a scenario warrants a robust response from our allies," he emphasized. "If North Korean troops enter Ukraine, NATO instructors should not be the only ones dispatched to the front lines; South Korea might also contemplate deploying its military units to support Ukraine."

Training of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps, Defense Express
Training of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps / Illustrative photo credit: ROKMC
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