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Ukrainian Children Abducted to North Korea's Propaganda Camp

12/11/2025

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Ukrainian children abducted by Russia are reportedly sent to the Songdowon International Children's Camp in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
At the camp, they are subjected to propaganda intended to foster anti-Japanese sentiment.
The camp opened in 1960 and hosted children from communist-friendly nations for cultural exchange.
Reports say North Korea is using the war in Ukraine to deepen ties with Russia, after a June 2024 mutual defense pact.

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Ukrainian children abducted by Russia are reportedly sent to the Songdowon International Children's Camp in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
At the camp, they are subjected to propaganda intended to foster anti-Japanese sentiment.
The camp opened in 1960 and hosted children from communist-friendly nations for cultural exchange.
Reports say North Korea is using the war in Ukraine to deepen ties with Russia, after a June 2024 mutual defense pact.