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Ukraine Denies South Korea Enlistment Ads as Russian Hoax

11/28/2025

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Ukraine Denies Recruitment Hoax

Ukraine's government dismissed reports of lucrative pay and citizenship for South Koreans joining Ukraine's army as a Russian hoax.
Posters in Seongnam, South Korea advertised enlistment benefits, including high wages and a claimed right to kill North Koreans.
The Ukrainian embassy in Seoul said some South Koreans inquired about the posters.
Ukraine's foreign ministry condemned the materials as part of Moscow's disinformation campaign.

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South Korea Honors Volunteer

South Korea officially acknowledged the death of a citizen identified as Kim, who volunteered to fight in Ukraine and died in May in the Donetsk region.
Kim's funeral was held in Kyiv on November 25.
The confirmation followed prolonged speculation about South Koreans joining Ukraine's volunteer units.
South Korea prohibits unauthorized travel to Ukraine and imposes penalties for violations.
Unverified reports suggest North Korean troops may deploy in Zaporizhzhia.

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Ukraine Denies Recruitment Hoax

Ukraine's government dismissed reports of lucrative pay and citizenship for South Koreans joining Ukraine's army as a Russian hoax.
Posters in Seongnam, South Korea advertised enlistment benefits, including high wages and a claimed right to kill North Koreans.
The Ukrainian embassy in Seoul said some South Koreans inquired about the posters.
Ukraine's foreign ministry condemned the materials as part of Moscow's disinformation campaign.

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