Kim Jong Un Praises Soldiers Who Died Fighting for Russia, Confirms Suicide Directive

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has once again demonstrated his unwavering support for Russia's military endeavors, this time by publicly honoring North Korean soldiers who perished while fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. In a speech unveiling a monument to fallen soldiers, Kim lauded these individuals as 'heroes' and 'true warriors and patriots of the party,' reinforcing Pyongyang's alignment with Moscow.

Significantly, Kim's remarks appear to confirm a chilling directive reported by intelligence agencies and defectors: that North Korean soldiers deployed to the conflict zone are instructed to commit suicide rather than risk capture by Ukrainian forces. This alleged policy frames surrender as an act of ultimate betrayal, with self-sacrifice being the only acceptable outcome for demonstrating loyalty. Kim's praise for those who 'without hesitation chose a suicidal attack to defend the great honor' underscores the extreme ideological indoctrination prevalent within the North Korean military.

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Njihovo samožrtvovanje ne očekuje nikakvu naknadu, a odanost ne očekuje nagradu... Ovo je definicija vrhunca odanosti naše vojske.

The ceremony, attended by Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov and Parliament Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin, underscores the deepening strategic ties between North Korea and Russia. While Seoul estimates that at least 15,000 North Koreans have been sent to aid Russia's war effort, with over 6,000 casualties, neither Pyongyang nor Moscow has officially confirmed these figures. However, the presence of high-ranking Russian officials at this event in Pyongyang signals a mutual acknowledgment of their shared interests and escalating cooperation.

From a North Korean perspective, this narrative of absolute loyalty and sacrifice is central to the regime's ideology and its portrayal of the military. The state media's emphasis on 'self-sacrifice' and 'unwavering loyalty' serves to bolster domestic support and project an image of national strength and ideological purity, even as its citizens face severe economic hardship. The international community, however, views these actions with alarm, seeing them as further evidence of North Korea's disregard for human life and its role in fueling international conflict.

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