Relevant news article:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-66783384

Criteria:

• at least 1000 North Korean soldiers are deployed

• Being on border duty, or otherwise serving in non-combat positions in Russia still counts, as that relieves Russians who can fight on the front

• Military exercises do NOT count

• If the exact number is not known, I will use my best judgement

• Deadline - 4 months from now, January 15th 2024

Vladimir Putin says military cooperation with Kim Jong Un a possibility

Vladimir Putin met Kim Jong Un in a highly scrutinised visit suspected to yield an arms deal.