Kim Jong Un might have sent weak and unprepared soldiers to Russia – Wall Street Journal
The notion that Kim Jong Un might have sent weak and unprepared soldiers to Russia is a stark reflection of the tragic state of affairs for these young men, who likely never chose this path. The reports suggest that these soldiers are primarily under the age of 20, merely at the dawn of their military conscription, thrust into a brutal conflict that pits them against Ukrainian forces. It’s hard not to feel a mix of pity and outrage at this maneuver by Kim, a dictator who not only exercises authoritarian control over his country but is also willing to sacrifice the lives of his citizens to benefit his geopolitical interests.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker