“I cannot forgive the sins I committed, but my country gave me a new chance in life.”
Circumstances that North Korea dispatched former criminals were confirmed in the diary of a North Korean soldier who was killed on the Kursk Front in Russia, where fierce fighting continued.
The Ukrainian Special Operations Command released the diary of Jeong Gyeong-hong, a low-ranking North Korean soldier who died in the Kursk region of Russia on the 28th (local time).
In his diary, Jeong Gyeong-hong said, “I was given the blessing of being promoted to platoon sergeant, but I abandoned the love of the party and committed an ungrateful act toward my comrade, the Supreme Commander… The sins I committed cannot be forgiven, but my country gave me a new opportunity in life. It was written, “I gave it to you.”
He ended his diary by saying, “If I win here and return to my homeland, I will petition my mother’s party.”
Chung Gyeong-hong made no further mention in his diary about what he planned to petition the party.
Although there is no solid evidence, it seems possible to interpret the diary contents as suggesting that some of the soldiers North Korea dispatched to Russia were criminals who were promised a pardon or reduced sentence upon their return.
In fact, Jeong Gyeong-hong, who wrote this diary, was introduced as a private in Korea, but mentioned that he had ‘the opportunity to be promoted to platoon sergeant.’
Although his military career was not short, it is possible that he was demoted to private due to some circumstances.
The Ukrainian military also pointed out, “According to the contents of the letter, North Korea sent elite combatants, not just soldiers, to Russia.”
In addition, Jeong Gyeong-hong left in his diary his determination to do his best in battle, perhaps because of the expectation that he would be able to seize ‘a new opportunity in life.’
He pledged, “In this operation, I will run to the front of the ranks and unconditionally and strictly follow the orders of Comrade Supreme Commander, even at the cost of my life. I will show the world the undefeated bravery and sacrifice of Kim Jong-un’s Red Commandos.” did it
Meanwhile, the Ukrainian military also released a letter written by Chung Kyung-hong prior to his diary.
At the time, the Ukrainian military announced that it would translate and release the notebook found in the arms of Chung Kyung-hong, who was killed.
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