North Korea prepares to send more troops to Russia

North Korea prepares to send more troops to Russia after suffering casualties, South Korea says
North Korea suspected of preparing to send more troops to Russia, Seoul says
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Summary of domestic news in North Korea this week
SEOUL -- North Korea has concluded a two-day parliamentary meeting, affirming state spending for a stronger national defense, but no message was issued toward the new Donald Trump administration, according to state media Friday.
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