SEOUL, South Korea — The thousands of young soldiers North Korea has sent to Russia, reportedly to help fight against Ukraine, include many elite special forces, but that hasn’t stopped speculation they’ll be slaughtered because they have no combat experience, no familiarity with the terrain and will likely be dropped onto the most ferocious battlefields.

However, they may view it a rare chance to make good money and see a foreign country for the first time, ex-North Korean soldiers say{ai:summary}<p>North Korea has deployed thousands of young soldiers, including elite special forces, to Russia to assist in the conflict against Ukraine. Concerns arise over their lack of combat experience and unfamiliarity with the terrain, raising fears of high casualties. </p><p>#military</p>

Inexperienced North Korean troops could be facing slaughter in Ukraine

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