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Russia's security chief, Sergei Shoigu, announced that North Korea will send thousands of workers to aid in the reconstruction of Russia's war-damaged Kursk region. This includes 6,000 builders and deminers, described as "fraternal assistance" by Shoigu. South Korea and Japan strongly condemned the move, citing violations of UN sanctions against North Korea and concerns about escalating military cooperation between Russia and North Korea.

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