Korean Intelligence Agency Confirms Capture of Wounded North Korean Soldier by Ukraine Forces

**Latest Update on Ukraine Conflict: North Korean Soldier Captured by Ukrainian Forces**

A worrying development has emerged in the ongoing Ukraine conflict, with the Korean Intelligence Agency (KIA) confirming that a wounded North Korean soldier has been captured by Ukrainian forces.

According to reports, the soldier was captured by Ukrainian special operations forces (SOF) in the city of Kursk, which is currently under Russian occupation. The KIA has stated that it will continue to follow the situation and provide updates as necessary.

This marks the first time that a North Korean soldier has been captured by Ukrainian forces. North Korea has sent over 11,000 soldiers to Ukraine, who have been deployed in the occupied Kursk region and have seen significant casualties.

The implications of this development are significant, with questions surrounding whether the North Korean government will request the return of the captured soldier or if the soldier will be interrogated by Ukrainian authorities.

**Source:** [Kyunghyang Shinmun](https://www.khan.co.kr/politics/viewpoint/article/202212271534001084) / [Militarnyi](https://t.me/militarnyi_eng/7720)