North Korean soldiers fighting in the Russian army and dying during the war with Ukraine are posthumously admitted to the Korea labour Party. As the Radio Free Asia portal (RFA), members of their families who receive certificates, are not informed of the circumstances of soldiers' deaths or their participation in the war. They were besides forbidden to mourn the dead.
According to a study from informants who remained anonymous for safety reasons, in Hamgyong state Northern representatives of respective soldiers' families were unexpectedly sent to the country's capital – Pjongjangu. There they were given certificates of military deaths and books confirming the organization membership of the dead. Others were besides assured that they would be able to decision into fresh homes in Pyongyang erstwhile their construction was completed.
Officials refused to supply information about the circumstances of the deaths of soldiers and the nature of their missions. Families were forbidden to mourn the dead and to study their deaths to even close relatives. According to 1 RFA informant, “-According to my friend, his comparative thinks he lost his boy during the war. Now all day they mourn the failure of their only son.”
Party membership is simply a peculiar privilege in Communist North Korea, which improves the social position of families of organization activists, giving them access to better education, work, rations and housing, including the right to settle in the capital. However, the RFA pointed out that posthumous membership is usually granted only to those who died in the war, alternatively than to soldiers who died while doing duties during peacekeeping.
Data provided in mid-January by the South Korean intelligence agency indicate that at least 300 soldiers from North Korea have already died in the partially occupied Kursk region of Ukraine in the west of Russia, and 2,7,000 have suffered injuries. According to the authorities in Seoul, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent more than 10,000 military as ‘gun meat’ to aid Moscow fight Kiev – in exchange for Russian technology aid for Pjongjangu's weapons and satellite programs, subject to severe global sanctions.
One of the reasons why Pjongyang sends his troops to fight in Ukraine is his willingness to gain access to technology and supplies that can aid make the North Korean atomic program. According to experts, North Korea needs Russian assistance to proceed its weapons and satellite program, which is part of its national safety strategy.
Another reason is Pyongyang's desire to keep good relations with Russia, which is 1 of the fewer allies of North Korea. According to analysts, North Korea is trying to keep a balance in its relations with Russia and China to avoid global isolation and failure of economical and political benefits.
It is worth noting that North Korea is not the only country to send its troops to fight in Ukraine. According to sources, besides Wagner Group, a Russian paramilitary company, is sending its soldiers to fight in Ukraine. This company is accused of violating global law and committing war crimes.
Consequently, the global Community should take decisive action to halt North Korea and another countries from sending their troops to fight in Ukraine. According to experts, the long-term consequences of specified actions can be very dangerous for the safety and stableness of the region.
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