Wrapping up a one-day visit to Pyongyang, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu said that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un decided to send 1,000 sappers to clear mines in the Kursk region and 5,000 military construction workers to restore infrastructure there, according to Russia's state news agency, Tass.

Take a rare aerial journey over North Korea with captivating drone footage showcasing its enigmatic landscapes and the meticulously designed capital, Pyongyang. From the grandiose monuments like the Juche Tower and Kim Il-sung Square to the symmetrical architecture and sprawling urban parks,

Thousands of North Korean laborers are already toiling in Russia. A new contingent is headed to the region where North Korean troops fought Ukraine.