North Korean Soldiers in Ukraine Ordered to Commit Suicide, Reports South Korea

A recent briefing by South Korean lawmaker Lee Seong-kweun has revealed alarming details about North Korean troops fighting in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War. According to the information sourced from Seoul's National Intelligence Service, around 300 North Korean soldiers have been killed since their deployment to assist Russian forces in Ukraine, with orders reportedly issued for all combatants to kill themselves to avoid capture.

The report indicates that the North Korean soldiers, primarily from the elite Storm Corps, are suffering severe casualties, with estimates suggesting over 3,000 have been either killed or injured. Lee stated that memos found on deceased soldiers confirmed that North Korean authorities pressured the troops to commit suicide or self-detonate if captured.

In a recent incident, a North Korean soldier reportedly attempted to detonate a grenade before he could be captured, exclaiming, "General Kim Jong Un." South Korea's intelligence also pointed to the broader involvement of North Korean forces, with claims of over 10,000 troops sent to support Russia in exchange for military technology for North Korea's weapons programs.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the capture of two North Korean soldiers and expressed willingness to exchange them for Ukrainian soldiers held by Russia. Zelenksyy provided details about the captured soldiers, one of whom claimed he was unaware of the ongoing war and believed he was participating in a training program.

As the war approaches its three-year mark with no end in sight, these developments underline the complex interplay of military alliances and dire consequences faced by soldiers from both sides involved in the conflict.