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.Wes O'DonnellJul 08, 2025∙ Paid591612ShareDPRK 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.Eyes Only with Wes O'Donnell is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscribe…SubscribeContinue reading this post for free, courtesy of Wes O'Donnell.Claim my free postOr purchase a paid subscription.PreviousNext