Kim Jong Un Confirms Suicide Policy for North Korean Soldiers in Ukraine

• •Kim Jong Un confirmed a suicide policy for North Korean soldiers in Ukraine to avoid capture.
• •Over 6,000 North Korean soldiers have reportedly died in combat since their deployment in 2024.
• •The policy reflects extreme military cooperation between North Korea and Russia amid ongoing conflict.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has publicly confirmed a policy requiring soldiers to commit suicide to avoid capture while fighting for Russia in Ukraine. This extreme measure, referred to as 'self-blasting,' was acknowledged during a memorial event in Pyongyang for fallen soldiers. Reports indicate that North Korea has sent approximately 14,000 troops to the Kursk region, with over 6,000 soldiers reportedly killed in combat. Intelligence from South Korea and Western nations has indicated that soldiers were instructed to resort to self-detonation rather than face capture by Ukrainian forces. Kim praised these actions as heroic, stating that they did not expect rewards for their sacrifices. The policy has drawn significant international attention and condemnation, highlighting the extreme lengths to which North Korean troops are willing to go to avoid capture. The military cooperation between North Korea and Russia has intensified since 2024, with North Korea providing troops and munitions in exchange for military technology and economic assistance from Russia.