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Kim Jong Un Lauds Soldiers for Suicide Attacks in Ukraine

Kim Jong Un has praised North Korean troops who resorted to suicide attacks to avoid capture in Ukraine. Discover the chilling details behind this controversial military policy and its implications.

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Kim Jong Un Lauds Soldiers for Suicide Attacks in Ukraine

A Disturbing Military Policy

In a recent speech, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un commended soldiers who chose to detonate grenades rather than be captured by Ukrainian forces. This acknowledgment confirms long-held suspicions about a brutal battlefield policy that has reportedly led to the deaths of over 6,000 North Korean troops in Ukraine.

Kim described these individuals as "heroes" who displayed extreme loyalty, stating, "Their self-sacrifice expecting no compensation... This [is] the definition of the height of loyalty of our army." South Korean intelligence estimates that around 15,000 North Koreans have been deployed to assist Russia, with many facing dire consequences on the front lines.

  • Key points from Kim's speech include:
    • Soldiers are taught that capture is treason.
    • Reports indicate a systematic approach to suicide attacks under orders from Pyongyang.
    • The North Korean regime continues to send troops and workers to support Russia's military efforts.

This alarming trend raises questions about the lengths to which North Korea will go to support its allies and the human cost of such military strategies.