00:00This diary belonged to Gyeong Hong-jong, a North Korean special forces soldier killed in Ukraine.
00:05His story is not just his own, but reveals the shadowy depths of international conflict.
00:11In his own words, Hong-jong writes,
00:14I betrayed my party.
00:15He was sent thousands of kilometers from home to fight for Russia,
00:19all as penance for what he called unforgivable sins.
00:22Trained in the nurturing embrace of the Party,
00:25Hong-jong believed his life's purpose was to protect his homeland and its leader, Kim Jong-un.
00:31Yet, his diary paints a picture of conflict, both external and internal.
00:36Despite his dedication, he felt the crushing weight of betrayal.
00:40The sins I've committed are unforgivable, he wrote,
00:43but my homeland gave me a chance for redemption, even if it cost me my life.
00:48North Korea's involvement in Ukraine is no longer speculation.
00:52Elite soldiers, like Hong-jong, are sent thousands of kilometers to support Russian forces.
00:57His entries detail missions, tactics, and even moments of human vulnerability,
01:02like celebrating a fellow soldier's birthday.
01:05But what led to his ultimate demise?
01:08Ukrainian forces intercepted his unit, uncovering not only this diary,
01:12but the disturbing truth about North Korea's covert operations in Ukraine.
01:17His final words?
01:18A plea to regain trust and show the courage of his nation.
01:22But for many like him, redemption came at the ultimate cost.
01:26This diary is a chilling reminder of the unseen stories in every war.
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