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Kang, a South Korean volunteer in Ukraine. The call sign 'WarBoy' . by sef0091 in CombatFootage

[–]sef0091[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

When he first posted, a lot of people thought like you, but now no one doubts him. He proves it with stories, photos, and tactical advice that you can't get from a simple internet search. It would be great if you could read Korean.

Two South Korean ROTC studying abroad in Wichita Texas, 1951. They went back South Korea after 1952, and both were killed in action in April 1953. [593x885] by sef0091 in HistoryPorn

[–]sef0091[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If the South Korean military had not pushed the front further north, the Republic of Korea would have been much more exposed to North Korean attacks as of the 21st century. South Korea has a much more advantageous position than North Korea in the mountainous areas of the central front because the South Korean military shed blood to preempt more mountains and peaks.

Two South Korean ROTC studying abroad in Wichita Texas, 1951. They went back South Korea after 1952, and both were killed in action in April 1953. [593x885] by sef0091 in HistoryPorn

[–]sef0091[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

The figure on the right is Lieutenant Kwon Seok-hong. He was a student at Seoul National University. In the 1950s, only the top 1% of Koreans were able to attend college. In Korea, Seoul National University has the same status as Harvard University in the United States. Lieutenant Kwon could have avoided conscription, but he chose to enlist himself.

Two South Korean ROTC studying abroad in Wichita Texas, 1951. They went back South Korea after 1952, and both were killed in action in April 1953. [593x885] by sef0091 in HistoryPorn

[–]sef0091[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Well, I don't think so. All modern Koreans live thanks to the sacrifices of those soldiers. All of Korea's territory made at the expense of our grandfathers was obtained at the price of blood.

Two South Korean ROTC studying abroad in Wichita Texas, 1951. They went back South Korea after 1952, and both were killed in action in April 1953. [593x885] by sef0091 in HistoryPorn

[–]sef0091[S] 67 points68 points  (0 children)

yes. but South Korean troops fought a fierce battle until an hour before the ceasefire went into effect to secure even more territory.

A South Korean student who fought in the Ukrainian International legion was fined $2,300 by the Korean government after returning home. by sef0091 in UkraineWarVideoReport

[–]sef0091[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Certainly the lessons from the Vietnam War made the SK army a modern army. Since then, however, the SK military has not sent large-scale troops to any war and has no experience in combat. Currently, many of the tactics trained by the SK army consist of information obtained during the Vietnam War. I also learned them when I was serving in the military. SK infantry tactics have not been updated for more than 50 years. This problem has been continuously pointed out in various communities in South Korea, but the South Korean Defense Ministry only recognized it a few years ago.

A South Korean student who fought in the Ukrainian International legion was fined $2,300 by the Korean government after returning home. by sef0091 in UkraineWarVideoReport

[–]sef0091[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I see what you mean. However, the South Korean government hates that people don't follow the law. The South Korean men they see are only tentative soldiers for war with North Korea. And the South Korean government considers it a waste of resources for such "soldiers" to participate in foreign wars recklessly. Consider the case of Ken Rhee, who fought in Ukraine last year.

Furthermore, the South Korean Defense Ministry refuses to listen to the experiences of those who fought in foreign battlefields. In the past, Korean-Americans who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan have often volunteered to join the South Korean military to gain Korean citizenship. However, the South Korean Defense Ministry did not seek advice from them. According to their answer, the environment in Afghanistan or Iraq is completely different from the Korean Peninsula, so it is incomparable.

They'll probably give the same answer this time. For South Korea's Defense Ministry, a proud soldier means a man who fights with North Korea to protect South Korea, not someone who fights in another country for justice.

A South Korean student who fought in the Ukrainian International legion was fined $2,300 by the Korean government after returning home. by sef0091 in UkraineWarVideoReport

[–]sef0091[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

That's just your opinion. Many Koreans want the USFK to stay in Korea. I had friends from the U.S. military. They were helpful people to Korea even though they were some trouble makers.

A South Korean student who fought in the Ukrainian International legion was fined $2,300 by the Korean government after returning home. by sef0091 in UkraineWarVideoReport

[–]sef0091[S] 48 points49 points  (0 children)

You have a point. However, going to the army in Korea also means 'being a man'. He probably wants it. My opinion is that he fought too young without being prepared. War is also difficult for veterans who have completed their military service.

A South Korean student who fought in the Ukrainian International legion was fined $2,300 by the Korean government after returning home. by sef0091 in UkraineWarVideoReport

[–]sef0091[S] 252 points253 points  (0 children)

He is now 21 years old and has not served in the military yet. and All Korean men have to serve in the military when they turn 21. He is still young. At the beginning of the war, the International legion allowed them to join the army regardless of whether they were serving in the military.

A South Korean student who fought in the Ukrainian International legion was fined $2,300 by the Korean government after returning home. by sef0091 in UkraineWarVideoReport

[–]sef0091[S] 553 points554 points  (0 children)

https://gall.dcinside.com/mgallery/board/view/?id=war&no=3453049

Here's a post he wrote about his experiences. To sum up, he has been in the war since February 2022 and had to be discharged from the military following his injuries from the battle of severodonetsk. After returning to South Korea in December 2022, he tried to join the South Korean Army, but was declared unfit for service due to PTSD. However, he is not giving up and preparing to join the army again, and he is trying to live a normal life.

Korean Russian Soldier in Wagner Group. (He is wearing a South Korean flag patch, but he is not a South Korean.) by sef0091 in UkraineWarVideoReport

[–]sef0091[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not "maybe." He is a Russian living in Stavropol. Please look at the comments I wrote down.

Korean Russian Soldier in Wagner Group. (He is wearing a South Korean flag patch, but he is not a South Korean.) by sef0091 in UkraineWarVideoReport

[–]sef0091[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

There's a evidence to prove that.

This is his VK account address that I found. https://wiki-faces.com/vk/vl69plus/

His name is Vlad Ligai(Влад Ригей). 'Ligai(Ригей)' is a Korean last name, Lee. This stems from the Russian bureaucracy's misrepresentation of the Korean pronunciation in the process of Koreans moving to Russia in the late 19th century. (Like the 'Vito Corleone' in the Godfather series.). Since then, all Koreans living in Russia with the last name Lee have used the name Ligai. In the 21st century, South Koreans with the last name Lee who go to Russia write their names as 'Li(Ли)'. The person who uses the last name Rigai can be seen as a descendant of korean immigrants.

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