How Kim Jong-un keeps Russia-bound North Korean troops on a tight leash to prevent desertion
There are growing reports of a mass North Korean deployment in support of Russian troops.
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There are growing reports of a mass North Korean deployment in support of Russian troops.
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At a press briefing on Monday, a defence ministry spokesman refrained from confirming the deployment, reported by Yonhap, stating only: “The government will carry out necessary studies and measures.”
The North Korean deployment has divided analysts. Some argue that operational hurdles, language barriers, and differing military practices will hinder their combat effectiveness. Others, however, believe that historical familiarity between the North Koreans and their Russian counterparts will mitigate these issues.
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“We are all military veterans who understand North Korea’s military culture and psychological state better than anyone else,” Ahn Chan-il, a 69-year-old defector and member of the group, told This Week in Asia.