North Korean troops fighting in Ukraine have been accused of using a 'meat grinder strategy' in combat, with soldiers refusing to surrender in the face of heavy shelling

North Korea is learning valuable lessons from fighting against Ukraine, making it an increased threat to its neighbors, a US official said. In recent months, North Korea has sent around 12,000 troops to fight for Russia against Ukraine as part of a new security pact between its leader,

North Korea is “significantly benefiting” from its troops gaining battlefield experience fighting alongside Russian forces as it makes them more capable of waging war against rivals South Korea and Japan,

In a bold move, North Korean troops have pushed southeast to effectively encircle Ukrainian forces, setting a potential trap for Kyiv's forces as they advance into Russian-held areas

North Korean troops have been fighting with Russian forces in the war against Ukraine, with one Ukrainian commander detailing their "meat grinder strategy".

The United States warned on Wednesday that North Korea is benefiting from its troops fighting alongside Russia against Ukraine, gaining experience that makes Pyongyang “more capable of waging war against its neighbors.