According to Financial Times commentator Gideon Rachman, these soldiers, who have never had free access to the internet in their tightly controlled communist homeland, have turned viewing pornography into their new pastime.
This new behavior highlights the stark contrast between life in North Korea, where internet access is severely limited, and the more liberal environment of Russia, despite its own censorship efforts. (Related: Biden urges Ukraine to hit North Korean troops that its military encounters on the battlefield.)
In North Korea, access to the internet is highly restricted, with citizens allowed to browse only a handful of state-approved websites. A 2016 report revealed that the entire population could access just 28 websites, all filled with state propaganda. This strict surveillance ensures that access to pornography is nearly impossible. Even the act of going online is heavily controlled, with only a select few granted permission to use the internet for non-official purposes.
However, the soldiers sent by Kim Jong Un to support Russia's military efforts have been granted access to a much broader internet. As a result, many have reportedly taken full advantage, "gorging" on pornography, according to Rachman’s source. This behavior contrasts sharply with the strict limits placed on them in North Korea, where such content is entirely banned.
Russia itself has strict controls on internet content. In 2015, the Russian government introduced sweeping measures to block major Western adult websites. These restrictions were expanded in 2021, with the government considering a move to restrict all access to porn websites to protect minors.
Despite these efforts, some users in Russia still find ways to circumvent the restrictions, and North Korean soldiers have likely found similar methods.
This situation highlights the oddities of the digital age, where even authoritarian governments can struggle to control the flow of information. While North Korean soldiers may have gained access to online freedoms in Russia, their experience remains limited in other ways. Russia's own censorship regime restricts their access to certain content, including independent news, but these soldiers are still benefiting from more online freedom than they would ever experience at home.
North Korean troops still expected to change dynamics of conflict with Ukraine
The presence of North Korean soldiers on the Russian front lines is a major development in the conflict in Ukraine. As Russia faces mounting losses, North Korea sent 10,000 soldiers to assist in the conflict, particularly in the Kursk region. These soldiers are being trained at Russian military bases, and some are likely being deployed to fight on the frontlines. Ukrainian intelligence has reported that at least 40 North Korean soldiers have already been killed in clashes.
The deployment of North Korean troops marks an escalation in Russia's military efforts, as well as a significant deepening of the alliance between Putin and Kim, who has publicly supported Russia's actions in Ukraine, and his officials have made high-profile visits to Russia to strengthen ties. This military cooperation is seen as a way for both regimes to counter international pressure, especially as North Korea continues to face global condemnation for its weapons programs.
In addition to military assistance, Russia and North Korea have been exchanging resources. In return for sending troops, Kim Jong Un has reportedly received military technology and support from Russia, further cementing the partnership between the two countries.
While the presence of North Korean soldiers on the frontline may shift the dynamics of the conflict, their unusual indulgence in pornography highlights the stark contrast between life in their repressive homeland and their current experience in Russia. Whether this behavior will have any lasting effects on the soldiers or the broader conflict remains to be seen, but it adds another bizarre layer to an already complex situation.
Watch this video discussing how the deployment of North Korean troops to the frontlines at Kursk has fundamentally changed the conflict.
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