North Korea likely sent missiles, ammunition and shells to Russia, Seoul says

Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un during the North Korean leader’s visit to Russia (Vladimir Smirnov/AP)

South Korea’s military has backed reports made by secret agents that indicate the arms trade between Pyongyang and Moscow is active with spies claiming more than a million artillery shells have been given to Russia since August.

The South Korean national intelligence service accused North Korea of the weapons trade, with South Korean military officials now adding they share the same belief.