North Korea could deploy up to 30,000 additional troops to reinforce Russian forces in Ukraine in exchange for advanced missiles and military technology, experts have told The i Paper.The soldiers are expected to arrive in Russia in the coming months,

North Korea is set to treble the number of its troops fighting for Russia along the front lines with Ukraine, sending an additional 25,000 to 30,000 soldiers to assist Moscow, according to an intelligence assessment from Ukrainian officials.

North Korea opened a massive beach resort on its east coast to the public, state-run media reported Wednesday, with Russian guests expected to start arriving next week.