North Korea Confirms 'Self-Blasting' Suicide Practice Among Troops

Kim Jong-un has confirmed that the ancient military tradition of 'death before dishonor' remains an honored practice among North Korean troops, who commit suicide rather than be taken captive. This revelation underscores the extreme ideological rigidity and desperation within the North Korean military apparatus. The practice highlights the grim realities of modern warfare in the region and the lengths to which regimes will go to maintain control.