300 North Korean troops have been killed in Ukraine, South Korea says

Summary

South Korea's National Intelligence Service reports that 300 North Korean troops have died and 2,700 were injured while fighting for Russia in Ukraine.

Poor training and tactics contributed to high casualties.

Ukraine captured two North Korean soldiers, with President Zelenskyy offering to exchange them for Ukrainians held in Russia.

North Korean troops are reportedly supporting Russia in exchange for nuclear and missile program aid.

Many are poorly prepared and coerced into fighting.