Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that North Korean troops are fighting for Russia in Ukraine.

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has highly likely begun to send troops to Russia. This is a deeply concerning development. It risks prolonging the war and augments DPRK's already significant support to Russia, which includes the provision of munitions, arms, and other materiel being used by Russia in its illegal war against Ukraine. It is also further evidence of Russia's recklessness and disregard for international peace and security. On 22 October, the Foreign Secretary jointly made a statement with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, Cho Tae-yul, condemning this development.