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A North Korean defector on why Kim Jong Un has sent troops to Ukraine

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Contrasting Perceptions of Military Capability

This chapter explores the experiences of a North Korean defector who served in the military from 2000 to 2005, revealing the outdated technologies used despite perceptions of military strength. The defector also discusses the impact of limited Western media exposure on their understanding of foreign military capabilities.

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