Ex-North Korean soldier claims families of captured troops in Ukraine face execution in shocking interview

Former North Korean soldier, Ryu Seong-hyeon, who defected from the country in 2019 by running across a minefield in the demilitarized zone that separates the two Koreas, has now claimed that the families of the troops caught fighting in Ukraine will be facing execution.

North Korean soldiers captured in Ukraine may face tough situation

According to the former soldier, many soldiers will kill themselves before they are captured by the enemy as 'there is no big shame than that'.

According to a GMA report, nearly 12,000 North Korean soldiers have been deployed to fight against Ukraine by North Korea, and war experts are also claiming that Russian forces have used North Korean weapons in the ongoing war along with the troops from Pyongyang. Around 300 North Korean soldiers have already died fighting in this war, and nearly 2,700 have been wounded, as per a statement by South Korea's spy agency.

Families could bear the brunt

According to another defector, if soldiers are captured and reveal information to the enemy, their families could face punishment, be sent to political prison camps, or even be executed publicly as an example, says the GMA report. Meanwhile, North Korean soldiers may be facing trouble with modern battlefield technology used by Westerners, with recent videos showing that attack drones are becoming a huge headache for North Korean soldiers.

FAQs:

Is Ukraine at war against Russia?
Yes, Ukraine is currently at war against Russia, a tussle that has been going on for more than two years now.

Is North Korea supporting Russia?
Yes, North Korea is an ally of Russia in the ongoing Ukraine conflict and is also assisting Russia with munitions and troops.