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North Korea says 1.4 million young people have applied to join its army

North Korea says 1.4 million young people have applied to join its army

Update: 2024-10-16
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North Korea says nearly one and a half million young people have applied to join its army. The State media published photos of what it said were young recruits enlisting. Pyongyang says the rush to join the army follows what it calls a “provocative drone incursion” by South Korea. North Korea's made similar claims about army recruitment in the past, during previous phases of heightened tensions in the region.

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North Korea says 1.4 million young people have applied to join its army

North Korea says 1.4 million young people have applied to join its army

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