Russia recruiting up to 25,000 North Koreans to assemble drones: What the data shows

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Russia is reportedly recruiting up to 25,000 North Koreans to assemble drones in support of its invasion of Ukraine. The UN indicates that most of the payments to these workers are seized by the North Korean regime under Kim Jong-un.

Pyongyang, which supports Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has helped staff and arm its forces. The UN says up to 25,000 North Koreans assemble drones in Russia, with most of their pay seized by Kim Jong-un's regime.