All North Korean recruits are taught a song that includes a verse about saving their last bullet for themselves to avoid capture, one former soldier told NBC News.

All North Korean recruits are taught a song that includes a verse about saving their last bullet for themselves to avoid capture, one former soldier told NBC News.

  • Nollij@sopuli.xyzEnglish
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    3 days ago

    The song part is interesting, but it’s not too different from the rest of the world. I’m sure there are a number of US soldiers that made a similar decision to avoid being captured by the Taliban or Iraq.

    I don’t think we can honestly evaluate whether that’s any more sensible. Propaganda is highly effective. It would be naive to think the West has any less than N Korea.

    Edit: accidentally a word

    • Letstakealook@lemm.eeEnglish
      1·
      3 days ago

      American soldiers aren’t taught to kill themselves, so this does show a stark difference in policy and mindset.