The direct involvement of North Korea in Russia’s war against Ukraine on the side of Moscow will have consequences that extend far beyond the battlefield. Specifically, this could have a long-term impact on the stability of the Korean Peninsula and the Asia-Pacific region, according to analysts from the American Institute for the Study of War. In their article, experts note that the Russian military-political leadership is likely to enlist North Korean troops to support its current offensive efforts in the war against Ukraine. The Kremlin also aims to compensate for the needs of the Russian Ar…