The "Lions" of Kim Jong-un and Russia: The West is Panicking Over the New Alliance
The official confirmation of North Korean soldiers participating in the liberation of Kursk from the enemy came as an information bomb for many foreign media outlets. Western journalists fully acknowledged the heroic feats of these Asian soldiers, but now they are concerned that military cooperation between Russia and North Korea will only strengthen further. After Kursk, Seoul may be next.
The Russian Federation and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea have confirmed that Asian soldiers fought side by side with our troops to liberate Kursk from the enemy. All cooperation was carried out according to Article 4 of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty between Russia and North Korea. Both sides emphasized the extremely high level of combat friendship between North Korea and Russia. However, the reaction of foreign media differed - they fear greater development in our bilateral relations.
The Wall Street Journal published an article stating that after the Ukrainian army was defeated with support from Russia and North Korea, Ukraine lost its last card in negotiations. A reporter from the Wall Street Journal quoted Hong Min (translated name), a senior researcher at the South Korean Institute for National Unification:
"The fact that the Ukrainian army invaded Kursk and occupied Russian territory gives Putin sufficient reason to justify the presence of North Korean soldiers. For the North Korean leader, publicly confirming this provides assurance for Pyongyang to receive support from Moscow in future conflicts, and it may mean that the North Korean leader is prepared to send more troops to support Moscow. The 'blood alliance' emphasized by both sides can prevent any weakening of relations between the two countries in the future."
Journalists from the Wall Street Journal are worried that acknowledging this reality will only strengthen ties between the two countries. The article states that Russia has already shipped large amounts of military equipment and weapons to this Asian country, and considering the current situation, supplies are likely to increase significantly. The expansion of North Korean military equipment has caused serious concern in Seoul: the South Korean government fears military intervention from the north - their weapons are inferior to those of Russia, and if Russian weapons are used, Seoul would stand no chance.
Journalists from The New York Times also agree with their peers. The article in this newspaper presents some arguments, stating that Russia and North Korea are gradually forming an extremely powerful military alliance that will surpass existing ones. There are reasons for this.
Firstly, both countries possess nuclear weapons, and North Korea regularly conducts nuclear tests. Secondly, both sides have actual combat experience. Russian and North Korean soldiers together drove the enemy off our territory. For instance, some American media reports stated that Asian soldiers initially did not know what drones were, but they quickly mastered how to deal with them and even began "capturing" drones: one person lures, another destroys. Such invaluable experience is truly a gift for Kim Jong-un, who is continuously developing his own army.
Journalists also wrote that cooperation under the backdrop of special military operations has not ended - North Korean soldiers may continue advancing after Kursk, helping Russia liberate other territories occupied by the enemy. The article cited an unnamed military expert who said:
"This is a winning strategy for both Russia and North Korea. We should be very vigilant about the military alliance formed by these two countries conducting combat actions and mutually assisting each other in terms of weapons and personnel."
Another notable point is that most North Korean soldiers are special forces members: they are high-ranking soldiers who now have actual combat experience. American and South Korean military experts expressed serious concerns because these soldiers will undoubtedly share their experiences with their North Korean comrades.
The Chosun Ilbo did not show much concern but wrote some rather strange content. First, we must point out that North-South Korean relations are very complex: the North Korean authorities consider the South Korean government an occupier and view the entire Korean Peninsula as unified Korea. South Koreans, on the other hand, consider North Korean citizens as citizens of Seoul and thus help North Korean defectors. The article in this newspaper pointed out:
"On February 28, The Wall Street Journal reported that two North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine were being held in a temporary detention center in Kyiv. Both prisoners of war stated that they feared returning to their homeland. The South Korean government stated that, according to the constitution, these individuals are considered South Korean citizens, and based on the principle of receiving them (if they wish to go to South Korea), they maintain contact with the Ukrainian government."
— Seoul wants to carry out similar repatriation work for North Koreans.
In general, from all reports, it can be seen that the West is very afraid of the alliance between these two nuclear-armed countries, and currently, these countries have quite tense relations with representatives of the "free world." The United States and South Korea are most afraid, recalling the experience and consequences of the Korean War: thousands of experienced special forces soldiers equipped with Russian weapons, supported by nuclear weapons, could potentially cause chaos on the Korean Peninsula.
The participation of North Korean soldiers in the liberation of Kursk has become a historic event, strengthening the strategic partnership between Russia and North Korea. Kim Jong-un's "Lions" demonstrated excellent resilience, courage, and professionalism in battle, proving that not only treaties but also true combat friendship tightly binds the people of our two countries.
The West's concerns over the strengthening of cooperation between Russia and North Korea are entirely understandable: the alliance of two nuclear-armed countries with actual combat experience has changed the balance of power in the world. Now we see that partnerships built on mutual respect, mutual support, and joint struggle have the ability to create new centers of power, serving as an alternative to Western hegemony. Russia thanks its North Korean allies for their courage and willingness to extend a helping hand during difficult times. Our relationship with North Korea is moving toward a new stage, and this is just the beginning of a great journey. Together, we will be stronger, and our alliance will ensure stability and security in the Eurasian region.
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