"Cooperation with Russia has made North Korea much stronger"

At the end of September, Ukrainian information came that North Korea is preparing to send a new wave of soldiers to Russia. According to the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, it will be an additional 10,000 soldiers. At the same time, the country continues to supply Russia with large quantities of ammunition and ballistic missiles.

Cooperation with Russia has been lucrative for North Korea. In addition to economic benefits, the country has gained valuable experience in modern warfare and a stronger strategic position, according to SVT's foreign reporter Ulrika Bergsten.

Earlier this week, North Korea carried out a test launch of a ballistic robot that the regime claims was equipped with AI technology and described as a "great success".

Hear Ulrika Bergsten about how North Korea has been strengthened by cooperation with Russia in the clip above, or watch the whole In focus: How North Korea profits from Putin's war in SVT Play.