Russia is paying $2,000 a month for each North Korean soldier, per reports. But the soldiers, who could number 100,000, probably won't see any of it.

Summary

Russia is reportedly deploying up to 100,000 North Korean soldiers to support its war efforts, with salaries estimated at $2,000 per soldier per month.

However, experts believe most of the funds will go to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his regime, with little or none reaching the soldiers or their families.

The funds could bolster North Korea’s struggling economy, support military spending, and fund luxury goods to secure loyalty among elites.

Analysts warn the soldiers, including unprepared elite units, will likely face high casualties as “cannon fodder” in Ukraine.

  • Valmond@lemmy.worldEnglish
    601·
    15 days ago

    Selling. You don’t expect them to live, or being allowed back when they have seen something else than the brutal world in NK…

    • adarza@lemmy.caEnglish
      141·
      15 days ago

      so… is dprk sending their very best elite soldiers, or the rejects that can’t even lace up their own boots?

      • deegeese@sopuli.xyzEnglish
        381·
        15 days ago

        Send your worst troops under your best commanders so the officers gain practical experience while sending Gomers to their doom.

      • BassTurd@lemmy.worldEnglish
        171·
        15 days ago

        I thought I saw or read that their special forces were using snorkels to sneak in the water. I know that doesn’t answer your question, but I wanted to pile on a little.

        • superkret@feddit.orgEnglish
          14·
          15 days ago

          That sounds like something the best elite soldiers would have done 100 years ago, and the rejects today.