00:00World War III fears are rising as a shocking development unfolds on the global stage.
00:05North Korea, for the first time since the Korean War,
00:08has reportedly sent up to 12,000 troops to fight alongside Russia in Ukraine's volatile Kursk region.
00:15According to officials from Ukraine, the US, and South Korea,
00:19these North Korean soldiers are gaining critical battlefield experience in modern warfare.
00:24This collaboration poses what experts are calling a global challenge,
00:28not just for Europe, but for the entire world.
00:31Ukraine's military intelligence warns that Pyongyang's involvement
00:35could strengthen its ability to threaten neighboring nations,
00:38fueled by Russian equipment and technology.
00:41This alarming partnership between Moscow and Pyongyang is reshaping global security dynamics.
00:48Recently, Ukrainian forces captured two North Korean soldiers in the Kursk region,
00:54further solidifying claims of their presence.
00:57But the cost of war is high.
00:59President Zelensky reports that up to 4,000 North Korean troops have been killed or injured in battle.
01:06Experts fear that North Korea will use this newfound combat experience
01:10to bolster its military capabilities, promote weapons sales,
01:14and even seek global influence in arms training.
01:17The stakes are higher than ever.
01:19Is the world ready for the ripple effects of this dangerous alliance?
