North Korean soldiers stationed in Russia have allegedly been indulging in unrestricted internet access for the first time ever, with reports suggesting many are binge-watching pornography in their free time.
Roughly 10,000 North Korean troops arrived in Russia as part of a growing alliance between the nations, marking the first major military involvement by the country since the Korean War.
Most soldiers in their early teens and 20s, who have historically lived under some of the strictest internet laws in the world, are experiencing a world that sharply contrasts that of their home country.
Earlier today, on November 5, Gideon Rachman, Financial Times Chief Foreign Affairs Columnist, reported that these soldiers are taking full advantage of their newfound online freedom, reportedly binge-watching large quantities of pornography.
"A usually reliable source tells me that the North Korean soldiers who have deployed to Russia have never had unfettered access to the internet before. As a result, they are gorging on pornography," Rachman wrote on X.
Backing him up, Ian Bremmer, founder of both GZERO Media and Eurasia Group, replied to Rachman's post in agreement.
"[S]urprised you waited so long to post that. [I'd] call him an extremely reliable source," Bremmer wrote.
As of now, Ukraine has not commented on reports of North Korean troops watching pornography in Russia. Instead, the nations remain focused on the broader implications of the troop's support for the country.
Army Lt. Col. and Pentagon spokesperson Charlie Dietz spoke out on the matter, saying he could not confirm these reports.
"As entertaining as that sounds, I can't confirm any North Korean internet habits or virtual 'extracurriculars' in Russia," Dietz told Task & Purpose. "We're focused on the more serious aspects of North Korea's involvement, if any, in Russia's military operations. As for internet access, that's a question best directed to Moscow. Right now, our attention remains on supporting Ukraine and addressing the more significant regional security concerns."
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