North Korean troops could be sent to Ukraine due to their sheer numbers, not their effectiveness, experts say

• North Korea deepened its defense ties with Russia through a new security pact last month.
• The Pentagon said it would "keep an eye" on North Korea potentially sending forces to Russia.
• If troops were sent it would be due to their numbers, not their effectiveness, experts told BI.

Speculation has been growing that North Korea could send troops to Ukraine.

Last month, Russia and North Korea signed a pact agreeing to give each other military assistance if the other is attacked.