North Korea's Suspected Missile Transfers to Russia Raises Concerns, Seoul Reports

South Korea's military has stated that North Korea likely supplied various types of missiles, ammunition, and shells to Russia to support its war in Ukraine. The military suspects that short-range ballistic missiles, anti-tank missiles, and portable anti-air missiles were sent, along with rifles, rocket launchers, mortars, and shells. North Korea has been seeking cooperation with Russia and China amid tensions with the United States and domestic hardships. The alleged weapons shipments have been condemned by South Korea, the U.S., and Japan, as they violate U.N. Security Council resolutions. North Korea and Russia have denied the accusations.