Don’t underestimate North Korean soldiers in Russia, some experts say
CNNSeoul, South Korea/Hong Kong CNN — Far from their homes in one of the world’s most isolated and secretive states, about 11,000 North Korean soldiers find themselves at the center of Europe’s biggest conflict since World War II. The Storm Corps – the 11th Army Corps of the North Korean military – are “better trained, better physique and better motivated than your average North Korean soldier,” Chun said. “Everyone was hungry, even the soldiers,” said another North Korean defector and former army officer, Kang Ri Hyuk, at the time. “There are many soldiers who also die from disease because they’re not given medical treatment.” Video Ad Feedback North Korean soldiers filmed training at Russian base 03:17 - Source: CNN There have also been reports of North Korean soldiers stealing food from rural villages and farms. But some North Korean military units are well supplied, and “have regular food and logistical supply,” said 38 North’s Madden.
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