Ready to die for Kim Jong Un: North Korea’s suicide soldiers in Russia bring fresh trouble for Ukraine; who are they?
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Ready to die for Kim Jong Un: North Korea’s suicide soldiers in Russia bring fresh trouble for Ukraine; who are they?

Live Mint  

Russia-Ukraine war: For weeks, Ukrainian troops have been fighting against an unfamiliar enemy —North Korean soldiers sent to bolster Russia’s forces on the battlefield. According to a social media post by Ukraine's Special Operations Forces, after a battle in Russia's Kursk region this week, Ukrainian forces found the bodies of more than a dozen slain North Korean soldiers. North Korea’s suicide soldiers "Self-detonation and suicides: that's the reality about North Korea," Reuters quoted a former North Korean soldier, who defected to the South in 2022, as saying. South Korean lawmaker Lee Seong-kweun, citing the country's spy agency, on Monday said that the number of North Korean soldiers killed and injured on the battlefield suggests they are unprepared for modern warfare, such as drone attacks, and may be being used as "cannon fodder" by Russia. "Recently, it has been confirmed that a North Korean soldier was in danger of being captured by the Ukrainian military, so he shouted for General Kim Jong Un and pulled out a grenade to try to blow himself up, but was killed," Lee, who sits on the South Korean parliament's intelligence committee, said, adding memos carried by slain NK soldiers also show that North Korean authorities emphasised self-destruction and suicide before capture.

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Are North Korean soldiers blowing themselves up on Ukraine’s frontlines to avoid capture?
4 hours, 29 minutes ago

Are North Korean soldiers blowing themselves up on Ukraine’s frontlines to avoid capture?

Firstpost  

Reports suggest North Korean soldiers in Ukraine are employing extreme tactics, including suicide bombings, to evade capture. File Image/KCNA via Reuters Reports from Ukraine suggest that North Korean soldiers deployed by Russia are resorting to suicide tactics to avoid capture. According to Ukrainian and Western intelligence, approximately 11,000 North Korean soldiers have been deployed to support Russia in its fight …

North Korea’s suicide soldiers pose a new risk on the Ukraine battlefield
9 hours, 52 minutes ago

North Korea’s suicide soldiers pose a new risk on the Ukraine battlefield

The Independent  

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At least 300 North Korea soldiers killed fighting with Putin’s forces in Ukraine, South Korea says
2 days ago

At least 300 North Korea soldiers killed fighting with Putin’s forces in Ukraine, South Korea says

The Independent  

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Seoul says 300 N. Korean soldiers killed fighting Ukraine
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2 days, 7 hours ago

Seoul says 300 N. Korean soldiers killed fighting Ukraine

Deccan Chronicle  

Around 300 North Korean soldiers have been killed and 2,700 injured while fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine, a South Korean lawmaker said Monday, citing information from Seoul's spy agency.Seoul has previously claimed North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has sent more than 10,000 soldiers as "cannon fodder" to help Moscow fight Kyiv, in return for Russian technical assistance for …

Russia-Ukraine war: North Korean soldiers captured in Ukraine haven’t shown desire to defect, says Seoul’s spy agency
2 days, 8 hours ago

Russia-Ukraine war: North Korean soldiers captured in Ukraine haven’t shown desire to defect, says Seoul’s spy agency

The Hindu  

South Korea’s spy agency told lawmakers on Monday that two North Korean soldiers who were captured by Ukrainian forces while fighting alongside Russian forces in Russia’s Kursk border region haven’t expressed a desire to seek asylum in South Korea. In a closed-door briefing at South Korea’s National Assembly, the National Intelligence Service confirmed its participation in the questioning of the …

South Korea confirms Ukraine captured two North Korean soldiers
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3 days, 10 hours ago

South Korea confirms Ukraine captured two North Korean soldiers

The Hindu  

South Korea's National Intelligence Service on Sunday backed up Ukraine's account of having captured two wounded North Korean soldiers this week in Russia after Kyiv said they were being questioned. Seoul's National Intelligence Service said in a statement it has "confirmed that the Ukrainian military captured two North Korean soldiers on January 9 in the Kursk battlefield in Russia". Zelenskyy …

Ukraine captures first North Korean prisoners of war as Russia advances in Donetsk
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3 days, 16 hours ago

Ukraine captures first North Korean prisoners of war as Russia advances in Donetsk

The Independent  

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Zelensky says two North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia were captured in Kursk region
4 days, 13 hours ago

Zelensky says two North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia were captured in Kursk region

CNN  

Kyiv, Ukraine CNN — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said forces operating in the Kursk region of Russia have captured two North Korean soldiers, marking the first time that Kyiv has captured alive soldiers from the isolated state. According to Ukrainian and Western assessments, some 11,000 North Korean troops are deployed in the Kursk region, where Ukrainian forces occupy several …

Zelensky says two North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia were captured in Kursk region
4 days, 13 hours ago

Zelensky says two North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia were captured in Kursk region

CNN  

Kyiv, Ukraine CNN — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said forces operating in the Kursk region of Russia have captured two North Korean soldiers, marking the first time that Kyiv has captured alive soldiers from the isolated state. According to Ukrainian and Western assessments, some 11,000 North Korean troops are deployed in the Kursk region, where Ukrainian forces occupy several …

North Korea’s Kim hails ‘comrade’ Putin in New Year’s greeting
2 weeks, 1 day ago

North Korea’s Kim hails ‘comrade’ Putin in New Year’s greeting

Al Jazeera  

North Korean leader expresses hope that Moscow will defeat ‘neo-Nazism and achieve a great victory’ in Ukraine. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has paid homage to Russian President Vladimir Putin in a New Year’s message extolling deepening ties between Pyongyang and Moscow, state media has reported. In a letter to mark the New Year, Kim extended his greetings to …

North Korean soldiers being sent by Russia to Ukraine are killing themselves to avoid capture, US reveals
2 weeks, 3 days ago

North Korean soldiers being sent by Russia to Ukraine are killing themselves to avoid capture, US reveals

Daily Mail  

North Korean soldiers being deployed to Ukraine by Russia are allegedly killing themselves to avoid being captured, US sources have revealed. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a Telegram statement Friday that at least 3,000 North Korean soldiers had died or been injured in Russia's Kursk region, where Ukrainian forces seized territory earlier this year. 'The number of killed and …

Kim Jong Un vows the toughest anti-US policy before Donald Trump takes office
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Kim Jong Un vows the toughest anti-US policy before Donald Trump takes office

India Today  

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to implement the “toughest” anti-U.S. policy, state media reported Sunday, less than a month before Donald Trump takes office as U.S. president. During a five-day plenary meeting of the ruling Workers’ Party that ended Friday, Kim called the U.S. “the most reactionary state that regards anti-communism as its invariable state policy.” Kim …

Russia abandoning ‘human wave’ of North Korean soldiers in warfront with Ukraine? What Zelenskyy revealed
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Russia abandoning ‘human wave’ of North Korean soldiers in warfront with Ukraine? What Zelenskyy revealed

Live Mint  

North Korean troops deployed in Russia’s Kursk region are reportedly facing significant casualties and inadequate support from Russian forces, according to Ukrainian officials. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on Friday that Russian troops are sending North Korean soldiers into battle with minimal protection, leading to what he described as “very significant” losses. Casualties and Desperation of North Korean Soldiers Zelenskyy highlighted …

U.S. and Ukrainian intelligence reveals more about North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia
2 weeks, 4 days ago

U.S. and Ukrainian intelligence reveals more about North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia

NPR  

U.S. and Ukrainian intelligence reveals more about North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia U.S. and Ukrainian intelligence suggests that Russia is using North Korean soldiers essentially as canon fodder for nearly impossible missions. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: We're learning more about the roughly 10,000 North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russia against Ukraine. MANN: Now, what's interesting is Barros believes that as …

North Korean soldier, captured fighting for Russia, dies in Ukraine
2 weeks, 4 days ago

North Korean soldier, captured fighting for Russia, dies in Ukraine

Hindustan Times  

A North Korean soldier who was captured while fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine has died of his wounds, South Korea's spy agency said on Friday. "It has been confirmed through an allied intelligence agency that the North Korean soldier captured alive on December 26th has just passed away due to worsening wounds," the NIS said in a statement. Friday's …

North Korean soldier captured by Ukraine dies, South Korea says
2 weeks, 4 days ago

North Korean soldier captured by Ukraine dies, South Korea says

The Independent  

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North Korean soldier captured in Russia-Ukraine war dies: Seoul
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

North Korean soldier captured in Russia-Ukraine war dies: Seoul

Raw Story  

A North Korean soldier who was captured while fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine has died of his wounds, South Korea's spy agency said on Friday. "It has been confirmed through an allied intelligence agency that the North Korean soldier captured alive on December 26th has just passed away due to worsening wounds," the South's spy agency said in a …

Several North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine die from injuries, Zelensky says
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Several North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine die from injuries, Zelensky says

CNN  

CNN — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that several “seriously wounded” North Korean soldiers died from their injuries after being captured by Ukrainian forces. A South Korean lawmaker said about 100 North Korean soldiers are believed to have been killed and almost 1,000 injured since being deployed to Kursk, citing the country’s intelligence agency. Earlier this month, the Ukrainian …

North Korean soldier captured in Ukraine war dies: South Korea’s spy agency
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

North Korean soldier captured in Ukraine war dies: South Korea’s spy agency

Al Jazeera  

Intelligence report comes days after Ukraine’s president said nearly 3,000 North Korean soldiers have been ‘killed or wounded’ in combat. A North Korean soldier, who was fighting for Russia, has died in Ukrainian captivity due to severe wounds, according to South Korea’s spy agency. Confirmation of the soldier’s death came days after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed that nearly 3,000 …

Slaughter of the North Koreans: 3,000 have now been killed or wounded fighting for Putin, Zelensky says, after footage showed battlefield massacre
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Slaughter of the North Koreans: 3,000 have now been killed or wounded fighting for Putin, Zelensky says, after footage showed battlefield massacre

Daily Mail  

More than 3,000 North Korean soldiers sent to the front lines of Ukraine by Kim Jong Un have been killed or wounded, according to Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky. Dramatic video showed the moment Ukraine assaulted North Koreans with drones in Kursk Pyongyang has sent thousands of troops to reinforce the Russian military Volodymyr Zelensky wrote on X that 'according to …

Have North Korean fighters died in the Russia-Ukraine war?
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Have North Korean fighters died in the Russia-Ukraine war?

Al Jazeera  

Thousands of North Korean soldiers have died or been wounded according to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Reports are emerging that thousands of North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded while fighting in the Ukraine war on Russia’s side. Authorities in Ukraine, South Korea and the United States have all reported deaths among North Korean soldiers near Ukraine’s border in Russia’s …

North Korea suffers 1,100 casualties fighting for Russia, South Korea says
3 weeks, 2 days ago

North Korea suffers 1,100 casualties fighting for Russia, South Korea says

The Independent  

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Over 1,000 North Korean soldiers killed or wounded in Ukraine war: Seoul
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Over 1,000 North Korean soldiers killed or wounded in Ukraine war: Seoul

Al Jazeera  

South Korea says Pyongyang is reportedly preparing for ‘additional deployment of soldiers’ to aid Russia’s war efforts. More than 1,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded in Russia’s war with Ukraine, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff has said. The announcement on Monday follows a report by Seoul’s spy agency to parliamentarians last week, which said at least …

North Korea suffers 1,100 casualties in Russia-Ukraine war: Seoul
3 weeks, 2 days ago

North Korea suffers 1,100 casualties in Russia-Ukraine war: Seoul

New Indian Express  

More than 1,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded in Russia's war with Ukraine, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said on Monday. The new figure follows a report by Seoul's spy agency to MPs last week, which said at least 100 North Korean soldiers had been killed since entering combat in December. "Through various sources of information …

North Korean soldiers given fake Russian military IDs, Ukraine says
3 weeks, 2 days ago

North Korean soldiers given fake Russian military IDs, Ukraine says

CNN  

CNN — North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia were given fake military documents with Russian names and birthplaces, the Ukrainian military said, amid claims from Kyiv that Russia is trying to conceal the presence of foreign fighters on the battlefield. Ukraine’s special operations forces said in a statement Sunday they had killed three North Korean soldiers in Russia’s western Kursk …

Madness of the North Korean 'suicide charges': Kim Jong Un's troops are sent slowly jogging across open land and are 'a dream for Ukrainian machinegunners' in ruthless Russian meatgrinder tactic
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Madness of the North Korean 'suicide charges': Kim Jong Un's troops are sent slowly jogging across open land and are 'a dream for Ukrainian machinegunners' in ruthless Russian meatgrinder tactic

Daily Mail  

Kim Jong Un has sent thousands of troops to reinforce the Russian military, including to the Kursk border region, where Ukrainian forces seized territory earlier this year. Drone footage shows the Russian meatgrinder tactic in action, with two dozen North Korean soldiers seen slowly jogging towards the Ukrainian front line in clusters across an open, snow-covered battlefield. Reports say new …

Massacre of the North Koreans on Putin's meat grinder frontline: Bodies of Kim Jong-un's soldiers are lined up in the snow with 100 now perishing in Ukraine war - as Russians 'burn faces of dead comra
Trending News
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Massacre of the North Koreans on Putin's meat grinder frontline: Bodies of Kim Jong-un's soldiers are lined up in the snow with 100 now perishing in Ukraine war - as Russians 'burn faces of dead comra

Daily Mail  

At least 100 North Korean soldiers deployed to support Russia's war effort in Ukraine have been killed since entering combat in December, South Korean lawmakers claimed this morning. North Korean soldiers' faces revealed in first close-up videos as they fight for Putin in the Kursk region on the border with Ukraine North Koreans were fighting with severely outdated tactics according …

At least 100 N.Koreans deployed to support Russia's war effort in Ukraine have been killed
3 weeks, 6 days ago

At least 100 N.Koreans deployed to support Russia's war effort in Ukraine have been killed

Raw Story  

At least 100 North Koreans deployed to support Russia's war effort in Ukraine have been killed since entering combat in December, South Korean lawmaker Lee Seong-kweun told reporters Thursday. The NIS also predicted "that Russia might offer reciprocal benefits" for a new deployment, Lee said, including "modernising North Korea's conventional weaponry". - "Within the Russian military, complaints have reportedly surfaced …

Kim Jong Un ‘personally overseeing’ North Korean training for Ukraine amid reports of heavy losses
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Kim Jong Un ‘personally overseeing’ North Korean training for Ukraine amid reports of heavy losses

The Independent  

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100 North Korean troops deployed to Russia killed in combat, claims Seoul
3 weeks, 6 days ago

100 North Korean troops deployed to Russia killed in combat, claims Seoul

India Today  

At least 100 North Korean troops deployed to Russia have been killed with another 1,000 injured in combat against Ukrainian forces in intense fighting in the Kursk region, a South Korean lawmaker said on Thursday citing the country's spy agency. The heavy losses are attributed to the lack of experience by North Korean troops in drone warfare and unfamiliarity with …

Ukrainians Inflict Casualties on North Korean Forces, US Says
4 weeks ago

Ukrainians Inflict Casualties on North Korean Forces, US Says

Live Mint  

North Korean forces deployed in Russia’s Kursk region have suffered several hundred casualties in clashes with Ukrainian troops, US officials said Tuesday. The losses have occurred among almost all ranks of the North Korean troops as the Ukrainians successfully targeted their new enemy’s command and control nodes, the officials told reporters, speaking on condition of anonymity. Earlier: Trump Says Zelenskiy …

‘Several hundred’ North Korean troops killed, wounded in battles with Ukrainian forces
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4 weeks ago

‘Several hundred’ North Korean troops killed, wounded in battles with Ukrainian forces

The Hindu  

A couple hundred North Korean troops fighting alongside Russian forces against Ukraine have been killed or wounded during battle in the Kursk border region, a senior military official said on Tuesday. The official didn't provide details on exactly how many have been killed, but said the North Korean forces don't appear to be battle-hardened, which contributes to the number of …

A couple hundred North Korean troops killed, wounded in battles with Ukrainian forces
4 weeks ago

A couple hundred North Korean troops killed, wounded in battles with Ukrainian forces

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A couple hundred North Korean troops fighting alongside Russian forces against Ukraine have been killed or wounded during battle in the Kursk border region, a senior military official said Tuesday. The official didn’t provide details on exactly how many have been killed, but said the North Korean forces don’t appear to be battle-hardened, which contributes to the number …

First North Korean deaths reported in Russia-Ukraine conflict
4 weeks, 1 day ago

First North Korean deaths reported in Russia-Ukraine conflict

ABC  

North Korean troops have been killed during combat against Ukrainian forces, the first reported casualties since North Korea sent troops to support Russia, according to US and Ukrainian authorities. About 30 North Korean troops were killed or wounded during a battle with the Ukrainian army over the weekend in Russia's Kursk border region, according to Ukraine's military intelligence agency. The …

Ukraine says North Korean soldiers killed fighting alongside Russian troops
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Ukraine says North Korean soldiers killed fighting alongside Russian troops

Al Jazeera  

Russia and North Korea have not commented on Ukraine’s claim that some 30 North Korean troops have been killed or injured in fighting. Ukraine’s military intelligence and the Pentagon have said that Ukrainian troops have killed and injured a number of North Korean troops fighting alongside Russian forces in Russia’s Kursk border region. Speaking to journalists in Washington, DC, Pentagon …

North Korean troops kill Russian soldiers in fatal battlefield mistake
4 weeks, 1 day ago

North Korean troops kill Russian soldiers in fatal battlefield mistake

India Today  

Russian soldiers have been killed—not by Ukrainian forces, but by their own allies: North Korean troops. Moscow has faced significant challenges managing the North Korean forces it brought to Ukraine, with the language barrier emerging as the core issue. Earlier this year, the United States confirmed that Russia had brought in 10,000 North Korean soldiers to bolster its depleted ranks. …

Ukraine claims it killed 30 North Korean troops in Russia's Kursk
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Ukraine claims it killed 30 North Korean troops in Russia's Kursk

Hindustan Times  

Ukraine’s military intelligence agency claimed Monday that around 30 North Korean troops were killed or wounded in fighting against the Ukrainian army at the weekend in Russia’s Kursk border region. At least three North Korean servicemen went missing around another Kursk village, GUR said. “The poor integration and ongoing communication problems between Russian and North Korean forces will likely continue …

Ukraine claims North Korean troops were killed as they fought alongside Russian forces
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Ukraine claims North Korean troops were killed as they fought alongside Russian forces

The Hindu  

Ukraine’s military intelligence agency claimed Monday that around 30 North Korean troops were killed or wounded in fighting against the Ukrainian Army at the weekend in Russia’s Kursk border region. The North Korean casualties occurred around three villages in Kursk, where Russia has for four months been trying to quash a Ukrainian incursion, the agency, known by its acronym GUR, …

Ukraine and US say some North Korean troops have been killed fighting alongside Russian forces
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Ukraine and US say some North Korean troops have been killed fighting alongside Russian forces

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s military intelligence agency and the Pentagon said Monday that some North Korean troops have been killed during combat against Ukrainian forces in Russia’s Kursk border region. Ukraine’s military intelligence agency said around 30 North Korean troops were killed or wounded during battle with the Ukrainian army over the weekend. The White House also said it now …

Ukraine says at least 30 North Korean soldiers killed or wounded in Kursk fighting for Russia
Top News
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Ukraine says at least 30 North Korean soldiers killed or wounded in Kursk fighting for Russia

Firstpost  

Thousands of troops from North Korea have come to reinforce Russian forces, including in the Kursk border region where Russia has been clawing back territory after a surprise offensive from Ukrainian forces this summer A Ukrainian tank crew member of the 68th Jaeger Brigade stands on a Leopard 1A5 tank at the position where they take a break in fighting, …

Ukraine and U.S. say some North Korean troops have been killed fighting alongside Russian forces
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Ukraine and U.S. say some North Korean troops have been killed fighting alongside Russian forces

LA Times  

Ukraine’s military intelligence agency and the Pentagon said that some North Korean troops have been killed during combat against Ukrainian forces in Russia’s Kursk border region. Ukraine’s military intelligence agency said that about 30 North Korean troops were killed or wounded in battle with the Ukrainian army over the weekend. The White House also said it now believes North Korean …

North Korean troops fighting for Russia kill 300 Ukrainian soldiers, reclaim village in Kursk: Report
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1 month ago

North Korean troops fighting for Russia kill 300 Ukrainian soldiers, reclaim village in Kursk: Report

Firstpost  

The incident occurred on December 6 when North Korean forces killed soldiers and seized the village in under 2 hours without taking any prisoners, the Russian Telegram channel Romanov Light said North Korean troops fighting for Russia in the war have reportedly killed around 300 Ukrainian soldiers as they reclaimed a village in the Kursk region. According to a report …

North Korean soldiers 'willing to die' for Putin: The alliance raising global eyebrows
1 month, 3 weeks ago

North Korean soldiers 'willing to die' for Putin: The alliance raising global eyebrows

India Today  

Thousands of North Korean soldiers are reportedly pledging their lives in support of Vladimir Putin's war effort in Ukraine. A Calculated Move by Kim Jong Un For North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, aligning with Russia serves multiple strategic purposes. Strengthening Ties with Moscow: The partnership deepens North Korea’s alliance with a key supporter, potentially providing access to essential resources …

Why North Korean soldiers are prepared to die in Russia
2 months ago

Why North Korean soldiers are prepared to die in Russia

Live Mint  

Ryu Seong-hyeon doesn’t need to imagine what the thousands of North Korean soldiers deployed to the Russian front lines might now be thinking. But what gets overlooked, former North Korean soldiers and other military experts argue, is how ready to die many of these troops are—and how eager they might be to escape grim conditions back home. “North Korean special-operation …

Kim Jong Un is embracing Russia for his regime’s survival
2 months, 1 week ago

Kim Jong Un is embracing Russia for his regime’s survival

Live Mint  

SEOUL—Kim Jong Un tried peace talks and refrained from testing new weapons to shed North Korea’s status as a pariah state. Officials from the U.S., South Korea and elsewhere also believe Kim has asked Russia for help to improve North Korea’s top weaponry—much of which is based on Soviet-era systems. “It’s North Korea 2.0 that Kim is pursuing," said Paik …

Why are North Koreans troops in Ukraine? Everything we know about Kim Jong-un’s soldiers joining Putin’s war
2 months, 1 week ago

Why are North Koreans troops in Ukraine? Everything we know about Kim Jong-un’s soldiers joining Putin’s war

The Independent  

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Former North Korean soldiers on why troops will volunteer to fight in Ukraine
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Former North Korean soldiers on why troops will volunteer to fight in Ukraine

The Independent  

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North Korea's Military Presence in Russia: A Threat to Ukraine's Security
2 months, 2 weeks ago

North Korea's Military Presence in Russia: A Threat to Ukraine's Security

The Hindu  

The United States has warned that up to 8,000 North Korean troops have reached Russia's border region with Ukraine trained and ready for combat. This deployment of foreign forces in a century is seen as a strategic move by Russia in its ongoing war in Ukraine. The launch of a long-range missile by North Korea could potentially strike the mainland …

Rare Opportunity: North Korean Soldiers See Russia as a Boon
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rare Opportunity: North Korean Soldiers See Russia as a Boon

Associated Press  

North Korean troops are reportedly being sent to fight in Ukraine, despite the country's security concerns. Some soldiers may view their Russian tour with pride and as a rare chance to make good money, see a foreign country for the first time and win preferred treatment for their families back home. However, there are concerns that many soldiers will be …

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