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Axis of Odd: North Korea Ships 30,000 Troops and 25,000 Drone Builders to Russia

Forget “Hermit Kingdom,” now it’s “Hermit Kingdom with a Union Card.” And the newest employer? The Russian Ministry of Defense.

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Wes O'Donnell
Jul 08, 2025
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DPRK soldiers. Used without permission because fuck those guys.

Remember when North Korea was the global punchline for bad haircuts and worse missiles?

Well, it’s 2025, and Kim Jong Un just did a career pivot.

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