Kim Jong Un Praises North Korean Troops for Suicide Attacks in Ukraine
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hailed soldiers who killed themselves with grenades to avoid capture while fighting for Russia as heroes
Kim Jong Un has officially praised North Korean soldiers who killed themselves by detonating grenades while fighting for Russia against Ukraine. In a speech delivered this week, the North Korean leader referred to those who chose "self-blasting" or "suicide attack" as "heroes" who acted to defend "the great honour." These comments mark a formal recognition of the extreme measures taken by North Korean personnel on the front lines of the ongoing war.[1][2]
The leader's remarks confirm long-suspected battlefield policies regarding North Korean troops deployed in the conflict. The statements indicate that soldiers are being told to detonate their own grenades to kill themselves rather than face capture by Ukrainian forces. This confirmation follows a period of international speculation regarding the instructions given to North Korean forces supporting the Russian military effort.[1][2]
By describing these suicide attacks as an unhesitating choice to protect national honour, Kim Jong Un has validated reports that North Korean soldiers are expected to avoid being taken prisoner. This policy of "self-blasting" highlights the rigid discipline and ideological expectations placed on the North Korean troops currently operating alongside Russian forces in the region.[1][2]
