Former North Korean Soldier speaks to RFA about aiding Russia War in Ukraine | Radio Free Asia (RFA)

[@Rcrdo072]

The fat leader sent his malnourished starving soldiers to perish coz he cant feed them anymore😢

[@HatersFlank]

Listening to a podcast of a South Korean about a North Korean defector biased 😂

[@UnrulyRantLord]

Well they're free now?

[@Lightscribe225]

True maybe you should listen to one of the NK podcasts that aren't scripted...what do you mean those don't exist?

[@astigelod.2862]

You got me bro

[@michlim7655]

The north koreans who defected to the south were found with tapeworms in their stomach because fertilizer used in planted crops are human waste of feces...a morbid of system of govt.

[@michaelwk67]

That he was once an DPRK soldier from NK, I'm truly impressed with his fluency in English. Bless you sir

[@bossdog1480]

Yes, rather interesting. I knew a SK welder. He came freely to Australia and even 20 years later his English wasn't very good. This guy seems to have picked it up quite well.

[@level1selamat155]

He may be fake.. disguised

[@Nift502]

That’s one reason not to believe this story

[@antoniussamuelson3748]

​@@level1selamat155why when you see a north korean defector speak on media, you always thought that he is fake?

[@antoniussamuelson3748]

​@@Nift502why? is it because he can speak english? dude, north korea have english lesson in school. so it's not imposibble to see any north korean can speak english fluently. you may expect north koreans can't speak english, but that's not the case.

[@timmommens901]

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[@UkemeIdiong]

Much love from Seattle Washington. Great discussion and speaking.

[@ryanlawrence9010]

Seattle WA cesspool.

[@daviscampbell9020]

Glad he made it out.

[@ralphhardie7492]

Excellent reporting Thanks for the update 🎉🎉🎉

[@Nick-ov8sm]

Any country can make soldiers look good on parades, look at russia, reality in war is different 🤷‍♂️

[@MccThrane]

To be fair, it isnt exactly only ukrainians fighting. There are plenty of "volunteer" fighters across the world who are ex soldiers fighting for ukraine. The media is very hush about it.

[@joelg.47]

@@MccThrane Ex soldiers volunteered to fight at their own risk while Nokor active soldiers were sent by Kim. If the Sokor active soldiers were allowed to join Ukraine only then it will be fair.

[@Tino253]

Truth

[@sttor7]

Russia doesn’t even consider this a war and hasn’t deployed any very large forces. In general, there was one mobilization where about 150 thousand people gathered. At the same time, Ukraine is conducting 10+ mobilizations and they are actually kidnapping people on the streets right now to send them to the front (hundreds of videos even on KZbin) and this with all the support they receive. Okay, I’m looking at Russia, which is coping with an equal enemy despite sanctions and weapons support. the fact that they made a mistake with the logistics at first, trying to finish quickly, does not mean it is a bad army and bad soldiers. Do not underestimate those who are in fact winning now and defeating not a backward country, but an adversary equal in technology

[@BABYGREY-I_will_probe_U]

​@@sttor7 get a life POOTIN lover

[@roncalderon3587]

American soldiers that went to Vietnam were also young with no experience so what's the big deal they'll learn in combat meaning North Korean soldiers if they live long enough just like any young man who saw combat for the first time .

[@oscarsalas1]

the difference is that NK lives like in the 50s or 60s, probably those soldiers doesn't even know what a Laser, GPS or thermal vision is, the drones will give them a reality check.

[@Tomas-eb7qj]

@@oscarsalas1 I think drones will be reality check for any Army in Europe

[@patrickbarrett5650]

Will they still think of Kim as a God when they have seen how the outside world lives?

[@Brics-2024]

you do not understand the bond of soldiers

[@FionnCr]

When they are deployed to a destroyed hell hole that is Kursk region I think it'll reinforce their beliefs. Only porn on soldiers phones is distracting them from what I have heard

[@stewartlancaster6155]

martial arts and throwing utensils ? wow that is scary.

[@colonelfustercluck486]

my ex-missus used to do that... it was nasty, the flying rolling pin or pot....

[@joelg.47]

@@colonelfustercluck486 Hahahha

[@gregorykruszynski5886]

That’s so unbelievable, these poor people are sent on one way mission, soon they will all be gone.

[@nassermaleek5334]

Does their boss care for their lives?

[@stevevojtek8856]

Dezinformace 😂😢😮😅😊

[@Brics-2024]

Ido you care for people you dont love?

[@RyanFirmin-q9m]

Good show

[@Taj-t3h]

This is their chance that they waiting for to defect right now

[@TheAncientMysteriesBeckon]

They’re in Russia. They can’t trust each other, let alone the Russians they’re with. They can’t defect. Are you a fool? Or just a bot?

[@merenamong9428]

But what about their families?😢

[@Taj-t3h]

@merenamong9428 Their respective families know nothing about their conditions right now

[@paolotorres8537]

@@merenamong9428Ukraine can list them as KIA so Kim doesn’t execute them

[@earldelsanto]

Were they going to defect to. The Russians? Get serious

[@rokguitarstar]

So sad they can't rise up against Kim

[@Brics-2024]

so sad the people in the free world can't rise up to their own government tax hike

[@EricLee-b7e]

@@Brics-2024In a free world, we “rise up” against our government through free and fair elections. That’s democracy for you. Some people want lower, some want higher. We disagree, we debate, we elect. That’s our “rising up”.

[@Brics-2024]

@@EricLee-b7e you talk about right, we got in f. rights bro face the facts stop making like we are the best BS

[@EricLee-b7e]

@@Brics-2024 Who is “we”? I’m talking about democracies in general as a concept. Not talking about a specific country. In a free world, we do change governments through elections. In authoritarian countries, you have no choice. I don’t know about you, but I want to be governed by the governor of our choice.

[@SamsonLImboo-w2j]

It is too sad to hear from Sir on this vedeo that North Korians are treated so badly. How can a leader treats his family members this way. O God please help people of North Koria. Here in my country, my King and Prime minister will take immediate actions for people when they are hit by natural disaster and we feel like leaders are our own fathers and mothers.

[@TanielaMakavu]

So please let their parents know where they are, it is so very sad when they don't return to their their families

[@ColleenC-n5v]

Very helpful and insightful. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.💙🌻💙🌻💙☮

[@rfakorean]

Thank you for your support and viewership!

[@endlesssummer162]

Extremely interesting interview. Well done!

[@ronalwoods3181]

huh

[@thomashenshallhydraxis]

his dude could have been my enemy… I was in South Korea in around that time as a USA soldier. Crazy, and he speaks English

[@4rct1c9Ic3m4n]

If everyone is "special force" then nobody is special anymore

[@ngimbiekalo8084]

I don't think North Korean soldier can change anything in Russian war

[@VM-oi3dk]

Can’t believe his English is so good.

[@rfakorean]

His father was a high ranking North Korean government official. Because of this, Hyun Seung Lee went to an international school in China where he learned English. Thank you for taking an interest!

[@eugenemagto1937]

He missed to tell that koreans ( north or south)are very loyal to the command and to their perceived friend and very decisive warriors.

[@TGTexan]

A lot of things that they missed. 1. Most of them Volunteered because of the fact its like a paid vacation to them: abundance in food, new destination, paid much better than NK (NK is so much worse even soldiers are rationing meat) 2. Even the civillians can be taught how to fight and it only takes 6months atleast, these NK soldiers have atleast basic military training and it will only take 6 months refresher and new tactics for them to learn. 3. Most probably they will be integrated like when the wagner were dissolved. For example, every 7 russians:2NK soldier. They will be spread from company to company.

[@Insedio-b7]

I know I know he's been here since 2014, but he speaks English pretty good do they speak English in North korea? Or is this the English he's learned in the past 10 years. If it is I'm very impressed by his intelligence and willing to learn, coming from North Korea.

[@TheASSedoTV]

The last thing this gentleman said was very wise: more psychological influence than firepower.

[@Nift502]

Sounds like propaganda

[@jeffreycarman2185]

Of course it’s propaganda. The framing of the questions is biased, and the perspective is also biased. “Radio free [insert name of geographic location]” has always been propaganda. But it provides interesting information. For the sake of the North Korean soldiers in Russia, I hope they are convinced to surrender or defect rather than be pressed into the meat grinder at the front lines. More than 71,000 Russian soldiers have died unnecessarily in the Ukraine war.

[@Iamthedudeman00]

There was business men in North Korea? I thought the country owned everything

[@isabellechartrand428]

Essayez d’arrêter les missiles avec tes petits bras

[@alexgon6011]

he's talking about 2002 no offence but 2002 was over 20 years ago , being in that army for a few months before defecting?

[@OrlyAruta]

So what's your problem? He is just sharing his experience while in Nkorean Army

[@eskie7162]

I get what you’re saying….they also, didn’t have long range ballistic missile’s either….time’s have changed…Russia, has been suppling N.Korea, with a lot of (?) who know’s what, along with China…..the only thing, that’s not to their advantage, is they have not been in a war for decades…..

[@sovamirshimray5944]

Yes times have changed Kim Jong un was still a child at that time 2002 north korea doesn't even have nuclear weapons

[@Rick-m3k]

This is my point as well. 2002 was a long time ago. Yeah, NK is laughed at and their equipment may be antiquated. It does not mean they are dumb or bad soldiers. Anglo armies have made the mistake of not respecting the physical abilities and determination of folks from Asian countries many times to their own peril.

[@TheASSedoTV]

Wait. A businessman in North Korea? Did I hear it right? How could this be?

[@timberrr1126]

Where did he learn English?

[@rfakorean]

Great question! His father was a high ranking North Korean government official. Because of this, Hyun Seung Lee went to an international school in China where he learned English. Thank you for taking an interest.

[@mshapiro64]

I guessing this is a one way mission for most of the North Korean solders sent to Ukraine. If they survive the battlefield, does anyone really think that the regime will allow them to come back alive after being exposed to the outside world?

[@alexroldan4031]

This korean businessman? I cannot u derstand hus obje tive why he opemly speaks his exploit casually, he mus just be bragging or making it up! Dubious character.

[@PraneshSacher]

if that's a top special force and Putin sends them to the front as Cannon footer, Kim will be very psst of ...... I can see him jumping up and down and screaming: "where are my best soldiers" Putin will talk to him very calmly and on the end he will ask: can you send me 50 000 more ?

[@herbertnkusangombe1815]

Martial arts is for movies not wars

[@Brics-2024]

Martial arts increase awareness

[@joelg.47]

Nokor soldiers make a choice fight for Russia or become a prisoner of war in Ukraine.

[@winstonwilliams821]

Them pay done gone to kim😊😊😂😂

[@malandvulamachawe6323]

This man was not supposed to be a soldier in the first place. He will spew every kind of rubbish to please his newfound hosts.

[@Ahmat_Sila]

All these "Free" Networks payed by the State Departement 😂🎉

[@rfakorean]

Free stands for free press. Thank you for watching our video!

[@alexmuhitira3802]

only propagandist at it best

[@stevevojtek8856]

To je teda taková lež ze ji nemůžou věřit ano ti co o tom mluví 😅😮😢😂

[@earldelsanto]

If they could surrender to ukrain troops they might have a chance.

[@thecomander466]

This is odd,gee he has picked up English language very fast for someone who claims to have escaped from a country where I doubt English language is taught??? This is odd

[@gvibration1]

That's not fast at all.

[@thecomander466]

@gvibration1 I would have expected him to still have a much stronger Korean accent, apologies for my ignorance

[@EricLee-b7e]

@@thecomander466did some research on him. He comes from top 1 percent of North Korean families and went to international school in China where he learned English. So makes sense

[@level1selamat155]

Possible fake, decoy by the TV station

[@antoniussamuelson3748]

in north korea, there is english lesson in every school. so any north korean could speak english well, not like what western media claimed that they are bunch of uneducated people who didn'tknow english at all.

[@unnamedchannel1237]

Stupid sound effects ruined this interview

[@bruceyung70]

I'm confused about what he said something about getting North Koreans to get paid and then something about not getting paid.

[@jasonlee9942]

He told Russian soldiers got paid but the North Korean didn’t.

[@christopherkelly577]

Think it was more regarding the fact they are being paid substantially less than the Russians they are assisting.

[@jeffreycarman2185]

North Korean soldiers are not paid, and are not (according to him) even very well fed. The average monthly wage for workers in Russia is $787. So $2000 per month is relatively a lot of money, even in Russia. Since North Korean soldiers are not even paid, and likely have no ability to contact their families back home, they will likely have decreased morale when they see what life is like for Russian troops.

[@rubenrojas8632]

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[@ReubenLetebele]

His English is very clear🤔🤔🤔 how come he talk good English

[@UrsulaTimothy]

Actually, it's how come he can speak English well.

[@rfakorean]

His father was a high ranking North Korean government official, so he had an opportunity to go to an international school in China where he learned English. Thank you for taking an interest!

[@Explorkdknxjdndndjnd]

Matial arts vs drone🤣

[@Abdul_JaculBuratsadorSalsalani]

Some says he's fake🤥.... .... but somehow..... I could somehow sense some level of hesitancy on his tone of speaking on a certain portion of this talks... a deep sense and feeling of reservation to discuss about something. So I may say... he's legit.

[@JustinWinans-n2y]

I didn't know until yesterday Russia lost 500,000troops loke wow i thought Russia was tougher then this

[@jeffreycarman2185]

That’s all casualties and POWs. The war dead is something closer to 71,000. The Russian military land war strategy has always been about attrition. That is why it is so vitally important that the west keeps aiding Ukraine in their efforts to continue as an independent country. Putin and now North Korea are sending their people to die in Ukraine to punish Ukraine for getting a bit too cozy with the West (in other works, for a personal slight against Putin).

[@AnatliGiniko]

Sounds like US.

[@moekancha]

They have nuclear weapons. They don’t need drone

[@SuperKonjac]

An artillery reconnaissance battalion is “special forces”?

[@EdgardoMartinez-n4s]

Why addressed onlynthe north koreans.how about nato soldiers in ukraine are they exempted bcoz they're western?

[@janicemartinez116]

Okay. This person needs to go to the front line in the line and speak through a recorded or drop a lot of notes to North Korean.

[@ronalwoods3181]

they can “try cheese or meat” 😂😂😂😂😂

[@ronalwoods3181]

she say ther still young “ in thier 10s ???20s. 😂😂😂

[@sandybrown4957]

as they say they who pay the piper calls the tune

[@marcshalamov6686]

The old Japanese samurai used to say - a good samurai must first have honor, then courage and loyalty to the emperor and fatherland. Based on this samurai wisdom that undoubtedly makes sense, all these guys fighting for Putin are mere animals. In animals, there is no honor, nor courage, nor respect for the emperor and the homeland. Animals are ruled exclusively according to the typical animal instinct. Glory to Ukraine!

[@nickramo0417]

So sad

[@mukenditshibangu6653]

FAKE.

[@tisveu3912]

A lot of people keeps underestimating asians. Theyll learn and adapt fast

[@sirloin869]

Russians Take to the Streets in Kursk: "Admit There’s a War!"

[@allancaballeda2108]

We Filipinos hoping for North Korea will be a free Country like the other Countries

[@tiktokafrica370]

A defector should not speak a snitch of its own people

[@earldelsanto]

Where the heck are they going to go if the did desert? I have a feeling these poor men are mearly cannon fodder

[@WorkingProleinc]

Radio free CIA😂

[@fluturisialbine2585]

the best devices..... wich were proven to be fake ( only in parade)

[@rubyong3656]

In fairness to your families and loved ONES North soldiers its the only rare and only chance to SEEK FREEDOM THE ESCAPE DOORS HAD OPENED FOR YOU ,ITS IN YOUR HANDS NOW.....oh FREEDOM ! O Glorious Freedom ...now its time before its TOO LATE

[@Alexandr.Egorych]

Думаю он и рядом не стоял с Северной Кореей 😂

[@ronalwoods3181]

not a lot of logical dictum

[@AsokanChangan]

You are saying North korean army is not trained well, not equipped and malnutritioned. Then why all Nato countries afraind to deploy North Korean troops in Russia. See we can cutting jokes while sitting in safe place...by saying russian army not good, northKorean army are buch of fools...and Ukrain is winning bla..bla.. reality is totally different..

[@kenkruger481]

This scene from Raiders of the Lost Ark epitomizes the DPRK reliance on the martial arts...and example of art reflecting cultural reality: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYKuo6B6gducoNE

[@alexanderrahl482]

This is both good and bad for NK. They will be getting combat experience. But many may not return. Less mouths to feed though.

[@cgm4379]

Funded by the US government? Of course he's telling the truth 😂

[@akotosioscar]

kawawa namanpala cila sa Nk

[@martinpedersen4167]

Is not Good 😭👎

[@isabellekeyzer]

sounds like American propaganda

[@munnychinni5386]

Same propaganda 😂😂

[@YVO007]

"YOU ARE NOT A LEGAL COMBATENT". You ar not a legal combatent...! What Happens to Dead Soldiers in Ukraine War? kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5SugX6wjLyVsKM The Military

[@rudolf_ning宁]

🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡traitor 😂😂😂😂😂

[@nicomedessaguin8587]

8

[@Rommeljanaban-gg5nr]

Nort korean soldier malnutrition. Subrang papayat wala alam sa mga labanan kasi iniisip nila ang chan kaysa sa laban..

[@Forgetdaoldme]

Here comes all the u.s. funded propaganda b.s. to discredit the N. Korean support..😂😂

[@Retaliation-vb2rr]

Good job North Korea for helping Russia.

[@dutchdryfly]

🤡

[@EricLee-b7e]

I think you meant to say, bad job.

[@RichardRichiuso]

North korean military, hahahahahaha hahahahahaha

[@WONDERFIELDAFRICA]

Out dated but can build long range missiles?????

Modern by your standards

[@OrlyAruta]

They are modern 30 years ago ...😂😂😂

[@MladenMaksimovic-r3k]

in 1o ywars changed a lot. he speak what wana heard

[@RokRame]

Dragon style, snake eagle styles knife who the hell will use these u may knw thousand fighting styles but 1 bullet is enough don't bring knifes n kungfu at a gun fight.

[@miaimiai1983]

and don't bring a drone to an AI fight

[@jackblack7827]

ok, US propaganda outlet

[@andyrobinson1138]

What's funny is this guy has no clue what the North Korean soldiers are actually doing in Russia!

[@colonelfustercluck486]

his crystal ball had a flat battery

[@lukaszcantwell9030]

I would think that like all communist regimes they would hold the threat to family as a deterance to desert, even fight. Newcastle Australia 🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘