[theold]

The content suggests that some North Korean soldiers sent to Russia may be former criminals who were promised reduced sentences or a clean slate upon their return. Ukrainian military officials speculate that Jeong may have been demoted as punishment for past misconduct despite his prior promotion opportunity and sent to Russia.

https://www.chosun.com/english/north-kor...WXE55EUAI/

[lvlrsSTI]

Well, Ukraine also sends convicts to the frontline.