Baek
Baek is a 21-year-old North Korean infantryman who was recently captured while serving in Russia's military support for the conflict in Ukraine. He is reported to be a member of North Korea's intelligence agency and has acknowledged that the supply for his unit was adequate despite the significant casualties they faced. Unlike some of his comrades, Baek expressed a desire to return to North Korea after completing his military service, hoping to pursue further studies and establish a business.
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Baek is another North Korean prisoner who stated that many soldiers prefer suicide over surrender.
Última hora de la guerra de Rusia y Ucrania, en directo | Rusia considera “positivo” que Zelenski se muestre dispuesto a negociar | Internacional
Spain· 2025-03-05
Baek stated that many soldiers choose suicide over surrender, viewing capture as a betrayal.
Corea del Norte entrena 3.500 soldados más en Rusia y planea posible nuevo despliegue en Ucrania - Mundo
Paraguay· 2025-03-05
Baek is a 21-year-old infantryman who plans to return to North Korea after his service.
Nordkorea schickt mehr Soldaten in Russlands Krieg gegen die Ukraine
Switzerland· 2025-03-03