A documentary film is set to unveil the activities of North Korean troops deployed to Russia.
The Russian Embassy in North Korea announced on social media that Marina Kim, a Russian journalist of Korean descent, has filmed footage of a North Korean military unit in the Kursk region, which will be turned into a movie.
Scenes released by the Russian embassy show troops carrying essential items, including towels, soap, razors, toothpaste, disinfectant, spare buttons, emergency medicine, and bandages.
Kim explained that soldiers were required to carry entrenching tools to quickly dig trenches and avoid enemy fire. She noted the importance of maintaining silence near the front lines due to the potential presence of Ukrainian forces in nearby forest tunnels and dense vegetation.
Kim also observed combat training exercises conducted by the deployed North Korean forces. The troops were equipped with the latest Russian AK-12 assault rifles, 12 spare magazines, and body armor.
She emphasized the high level of training of the North Korean special forces, highlighting their mastery of complex modern warfare tactics and their readiness to share experiences with less seasoned comrades.
Sources suggest that the North Korean deployment is centered around the 11th Army Corps, known as the Storm Corps. Since October last year, an estimated 10,000 to 12,000 personnel have been deployed from North Korea, with several thousand more sent earlier this year to replace casualties.
North Korean soldiers reportedly prefer salted pork fat (lard) for its high energy content. Kim reported that unlike their Russian counterparts, who use tomato sauce and mustard, North Korean troops season their meals with soy sauce and red pepper powder.
The Kursk region experiences significant temperature variations, with cool afternoons and cold nights that necessitate stove heating. Kim described iron stoves burning in the barracks, with duty officers constantly tending the fire.
