Loyalty, not dying in battle or surrendering, blowing oneself up; Why is Kim Jong Un happy about North Korean soldiers?

leader of north korea Kim Jong Un A statement by A.K. has created a stir across the world, in which he has openly praised the soldiers who committed suicide during the war. The statement came at a time when a huge monument in joint memory of Russian and North Korean soldiers was inaugurated on the outskirts of the capital Pyongyang.

According to state media Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Kim described the soldiers who blew themselves up or committed suicide to avoid capture as the “most loyal”. This statement confirms a long-standing fear that North Korean soldiers have been instructed to kill themselves rather than fall into enemy hands.

Why is the memorial special?

This memorial is not just a cemetery but also a large propaganda centre, where the graves of soldiers, their remains, personal belongings and allegedly captured weapons are displayed. According to reports, the names of thousands of soldiers are registered in this complex, who Russia-Ukraine War He is said to have been killed. This is the first time that North Korea has so openly accepted its role in this war.

How many North Korean soldiers were deployed in Kursk?

According to South Korean and Western estimates, more than 10,000 North Korean soldiers were deployed in the Kursk region of Russia, many of whom have been killed or wounded. However, North Korea had never before publicly acknowledged a loss at this level.

Why has there been controversy?

This entire incident has also created a new international controversy. Some North Korean soldiers have been captured alive in occupied Ukraine. Under international law, they will have to be sent back after the war ends, but human rights organizations say that sending them back could prove dangerous for them. This statement of Kim Jong Un not only exposes the military thinking of North Korea, but also presents a clear picture of its increasing role and strategy in the Russia-Ukraine war.