"I Wanted to Resist the Disgusting Invasion"… Ukrainian Volunteer Korean Resource Reveals Reason for Joining the Battle

"Not Because of Heroic Psychology... Thinks It's the Duty of Young Youth"
"Will Commit Suicide if Captured as a Prisoner"

A South Korean man who identified himself as a member of the Ukrainian International Volunteer Army revealed his reason for joining the war. Photo by Facebook 'Delivered on behalf of the Army Training Center' capture.

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoon Seul-gi] A South Korean man who volunteered for the international volunteer forces in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine revealed his reason for joining the fight, saying, "I wanted to fight against the disgusting invasion."

Identifying himself as a member of the Ukrainian international volunteer forces, Mr. A posted on the Facebook page 'Delivering Army Training Center News' on the 27th, stating, "I wanted to let those who insulted Koreans who joined the volunteer forces as if for popularity or out of heroism know our conviction." He also shared photos that appear to have been taken with volunteer soldiers of other nationalities in Ukraine.

Regarding his purpose for joining the fight, he said, "In the past, South Korea was invaded by communist and authoritarian forces, and at a time when the nation itself was on the brink of collapse, countless soldiers from free world countries shed their blood fighting for a country called South Korea, which they did not even know. They were someone’s sons, civilians, or friends. Yet they came to the Korean Peninsula to fight for liberal democracy." He added, "Although Ukraine was once our enemy, it hopes to join the free world. Just as foreign unknown heroes sacrificed themselves without expecting any reward, I thought it was my duty as a young man."

In response to criticism that he violated the Passport Act by entering a travel-restricted area, Mr. A said, "I am fully aware that I broke the law by entering the country. I do not care about any punishment I may receive." He also stated that if captured as a prisoner of war, he would commit suicide. He said, "I am well aware of the national trauma caused by the Saemmul Church incident. If I cannot take my own life, I will renounce my South Korean nationality as a citizen and live as a prisoner of war in Ukraine."

Finally, Mr. A said, "It seems that there are many people in Korea who criticize and condemn the volunteer forces. Although I did not come here to be praised or recognized, I have occasionally seen insulting words and comments. We came to Ukraine risking our lives, not for selfish gain or popularity. With the mindset that 'saving one person is saving the world,' I will carry out my mission here."

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