Russia and North Korea have begun construction of their first-ever road bridge on the Tumen River, which forms the natural border between the allied countries, describing it as a symbol of their deepening partnership.

South Korea's spy agency says an estimated 4,700 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded while fighting alongside Russia against Ukrainian forces

U.S. Army Sgt. Orace Mestas , 22, of Trinidad, was reported missing in action in April of 1951 after his unit was attacked near Chip’o-ri in North Korea.