"North Korea Supplies 7,000 Containers of Munitions to Russia, Impact on Regional Security"

South Korea's defense minister stated that North Korea has sent around 7,000 containers of munitions and military equipment to Russia since last year to support its war in Ukraine. This comes amid growing tensions with rivals and a streak of weapons displays. The North's increased weapons tests are seen as a distraction from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and it has aligned with Moscow over the conflict. The South Korean military believes North Korea has been using rail networks to send arms supplies to Russia through their land border, possibly in exchange for aid and military assistance. North Korea's recent missile launches and actions are seen as part of its efforts to bolster its forces and potentially verify the performance of weapons intended for Russia.