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North Korea Claims 1.4 Million Youth Enlist on October 14th and 15th Amid Escalating Tensions

Oct 16, 2024, 01:24 AM

North Korea claims that 1.4 million young people, including students and youth league officials, have enlisted or re-enlisted in the army over the past week. This surge in enlistment comes amid escalating tensions on the Korean peninsula. The North Korean state media, KCNA, reported that the volunteers have pledged to participate in a 'sacred war of destroying the enemy with the arms of the revolution.' The enlistments reportedly occurred on October 14th and 15th, reflecting a significant mobilization effort by the North Korean government as peninsula tensions escalate.