Title: North Korea‘s Soldiers Fighting in Russia–War could come to an end in 2025 – BBC News”>Ukraine War Revealed: Notebook of Killed Special Forces Soldier Decoded
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Special Forces soldiers from North Korea have been fighting alongside Russian troops in Ukraine, according to decrypted notes from a fallen Pyongyang special forces soldier. The Korean People’s Army (KPA) soldier, identified as Gyon Hong Jong, was reportedly killed during clashes in the Kursk region. His notebook offers insights into the unusual alliance between North Korea and Russia, and the price North Korean soldiers are paying for their involvement in the war.
North Korea’s Supreme Leader, Kim Jong Un, has reportedly dispatched soldiers to gain combat experience and ensure their battle readiness for potential future conflicts. "Even at the cost of their own lives, they are to serve the interests of the party and Kim Jong Un, demonstrating the regime’s disregard for its own military forces," a source from the Special Forces Operations (SFO) revealed.
Russia’s ally in the war against Ukraine, North Korea has ostensibly kept its troops’ involvement under wraps. However, the decrypted notebook of the deceased soldier provides a glimpse into the anti-imperialist and class struggle front he believed to be most critical. His entries highlight the importance of maintaining battle readiness and emphasizing the need for soldiers to be prepared to carry out any order, even at the cost of their own lives.
The soldier’s notes also stress the importance of transforming units into universal battalions capable of executing any mission. The entries highlight the intellectual rigor and ideological commitment of the North Korean military, even as they operate far from their home soil.
The SFO has released the fourth part of the decoded notebook, while other sensitive information remains classified. This is not the first time the SFO has shared such insights; earlier this year, RБК Ukraine published the third part of the soldier’s notebook.
North Korea’s role in the Russia-Ukraine war extends beyond artillery ammunition and ballistic missiles. In late 2024, it was revealed that Pyongyang had sent at least 10,000 soldiers to bolster Russian forces, particularly in the Kursk region. According to Ukraine’s military intelligence, these troops have suffered casualties while fighting Ukrainian forces.
To learn more about the impact of North Korean soldiers on the battlefield and the strategic reasoning behind their involvement, read RБК Ukraine’s comprehensive report.
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