About 300 North Korean soldiers died in the war against Ukraine — South Korean intelligence
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Mon, 13 Jan 2025 09:01:00 +0200
South Korean intelligence has named the number of North Korean military casualtiesSouth Koreas National Intelligence Service NIS shared the data during a closeddoor meeting of the parliamentary intelligence committee, according to ruling Peoples Power Party spokesman Lee Songgwen.The NRC noted that the massive losses among the North Korean military are due to their lack of preparation for modern warfare, in particular, ineffective shooting at drones.It is also reported that North Korea is forcing its soldiers to commit suicide to avoid being captured by the Ukrainian military.The NRC has confirmed the authenticity of a video released by Ukraine showing two captured North Korean soldiers.
According to Lee Songkwen, one of them has not expressed a desire to return to South Korea.Both prisoners served in the DPRK Main Intelligence Directorate, North Koreas key military intelligence agency.A captured North Korean soldier reported massive losses to the Russian armyOn January 12, South Korean intelligence confirmed that Ukrainian soldiers managed to capture two North Korean occupiers.Moreover, it is known that one of the prisoners admitted that significant losses were recorded among North Korean soldiers fighting on the side of Russia.
We will continue to exchange information regarding North Korean prisoners in close cooperation with Ukrainian intelligence agencies, the South Korean National Security Council said.
According to the Ukrainian side, the injuries sustained by the North Korean military are not critical.Interestingly, the regime of dictator Kim Jongun has not yet commented on the recent events in any way.
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