Kim Jong Un Endorses Self-Detonation Tactics as NK Troops Aid Russia in Kursk
Kim Jong Un publicly praised North Korean troops involved in Russia’s Kursk operation for choosing the 'path of self-detonation' to avoid capture, confirming tactics Ukraine reported in 2024. Western officials say 10,000–14,000 NK infantry were sent to aid Russia; Ukrainian officials had noted wounded NK soldiers detonating grenades and embracing high-casualty frontal assaults. By early 2025, thousands of NK troops were killed or wounded. The remarks underscore deepening NK-Russia military ties and concerns about the transfer of combat experience, including drone capabilities.
