TOKYO, Oct 25, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Japan said Friday it was following with
"serious concern" indications that North Korean troops are in Russia ahead of
their possible deploymment in Ukraine.

"The Japanese government is... monitoring the deployment of soldiers by North
Korea to Russia with serious concern, including the possibility that they may
join in Russia's aggression against Ukraine," Chief Cabinet Secretary
Yoshimasa Hayashi said.