South Korean media claimed on Monday that Seoul could send military and intelligence personnel to Ukraine after the North dispatched troops to support Russia in the war.

A report said the government and military of South Korea “are reviewing a plan to send an appropriate number of personnel, including intelligence officers [specialized in North Korea] and experts in enemy tactics,” to Ukraine, citing a South Korean intelligence official.

South Korean personnel in Ukraine would interrogate or provide interpretation services if North Korean soldiers were captured by Ukrainian forces, the report said. They would also provide Kyiv with information about the North’s military tactics, doctrine, and operations.

  • telllos@lemmy.world
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    10 hours ago

    There’s always joking around when it comes to North Korea. Because of pictures of their parade and officers covered in medals.

    But reading about North Korean society is always really fascinating.

    For example I remember reading that the military service is about 10 years. Of course children of the Elite are exempt.

    Military base are also very autonomous. Meaning that they are farming and fishing.

    It’s also very interesting that south Korean is sending troops. Probably to gather intelligence and help with translation or with captured North Korean soldiers.

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      5 hours ago

      Also, if you actually read what is enshrined in the North Korean constitution it has some things that sound really cool and hopeful, but obviously impossible to achieve in the face of globalized capitalism.

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        34 minutes ago

        Yes, it’s obviously capitalism’s fault and not the fault of the corrupt leaders in their fascist, totalitarian state.