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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reportedly praised soldiers who committed suicide, an act that has drawn international attention. This unusual commendation highlights a controversial aspect of the regime's military culture.
Kim Jong Un has confirmed for the first time that North Korean soldiers are following a policy of committing suicide on the battlefield to avoid capture during fighting in the war waged by Russia...
Rare photographs provide a unique look into the daily lives of North Korean soldiers and citizens along the Yalu River, near the border city of Sinuiju.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has publicly praised soldiers who reportedly committed suicide to avoid capture by Ukrainian forces. He honored these troops, who were fighting alongside Russia, as heroes.
A South Korean appeals court has extended the prison sentence for former first lady Kim Keon Hee to four years. The ruling comes amid charges of corruption, including receiving luxury gifts and alleged stock price manipulation.
Two North Korean soldiers captured by Ukrainians have requested to be sent to South Korea instead of being repatriated, fearing retaliation for their capture.
Kim Jong-un celebrates North Korean soldiers who preferred to kill themselves rather than surrender in battles in the Russian Kursk region. He calls them heroes.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged continued support for Russia and its policies during a ceremony honoring North Korean troops killed in Russia's war with Ukraine. This event, attended by a Russian delegation, underscored an agreement for long-term military cooperation between the two countries.
Two North Korean soldiers in Ukraine have expressed desire to move to South Korea rather than facing consequences for letting themselves be captured in the North. The regime might choose to punish their families instead.