Jong Kyong-hong
Jong Kyong-hong was a North Korean soldier whose diary entries, discovered amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, revealed the dire conditions and lack of preparedness faced by North Korean troops deployed to support Russia's invasion. His writings, which included a commitment to obey the orders of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, indicated a profound misunderstanding of modern warfare tactics and the dangers posed by advanced weaponry, such as drones. Jong's tragic fate underscores the heavy casualties suffered by North Korean forces, with reports suggesting that many of his comrades, including himself, have faced significant risks on the battlefield.
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Private Jong Kyong-hong was identified as one of the North Koreans killed in combat.
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