This diary, recovered from the battlefield, belonged to Gyeong Hong Jong—a North Korean special forces soldier fighting in Ukraine for Russia. His personal writings unveil the shadowy depths of North Korea’s covert involvement in the conflict. Sent thousands of kilometers from home, Hong Jong saw his deployment as redemption for what he called "unforgivable sins." His final entries reveal the missions, tactics, and human struggles of soldiers caught in geopolitical intrigue. This diary serves as a chilling reminder of the unseen stories behind every war.
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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.