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“In our army, being captured is seen as betrayal. (Which implies that North Korean soldiers are instructed to commit suicide if captured.)”
“(Nods.)”
“I’ve been thinking... (pauses) You said you’re a journalist, right? (pauses again) First, I’m planning to apply for asylum and go to South Korea. Do you think they’ll accept me?”
(The Ukrainian authorities mentioned, “Whether the North Korean soldier can go to S. Korea depends on the S. Korean government.”)
My personal highlights from the read. Paints a pretty miserable desperate picture, NK really just expected them all to die. I hope his family is not punished because of this interview but it frankly seems likely.
Horrible, but beautifully said.