North Korean Troop Involvement in Ukraine Sparks International Concern

Germany and Austria have summoned North Korean envoys over fears that North Korea is sending troops and weapons to support Russia's war in Ukraine. This development is alarming and could signify a violation of international law, potentially destabilizing security in Europe and the Korean peninsula.

Germany and Austria have taken diplomatic action against North Korea by summoning its top envoys amid allegations of Pyongyang's military involvement in Ukraine. These moves come as concerns grow over North Korea allegedly supplying troops and weapons in support of Russia's war efforts.

On Wednesday, the United States officially reported evidence of North Korean soldiers in Russia, echoing statements from South Korean lawmakers that around 3,000 North Korean troops have been deployed to assist the Kremlin's operations in Ukraine. Should these reports hold true, Germany has described this situation as not only alarming but also a serious breach of international law.

Following Germany's diplomatic summon, Austria, maintaining its political support for Ukraine despite military neutrality, called in North Korea's ambassador in Vienna. Both countries have expressed deep worries about North Korea's actions, which Austria described as a threat to both European and Korean peninsula security.

(With inputs from agencies.)