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Vitaliy Kim, the ethnic Korean governor of Mykolaiv, Ukraine, discusses the ongoing war's toll on his community and the implications of North Korean troop involvement. Since the missile attack on his office in March 2022, resistance efforts have intensified, prioritizing national defense over economic needs.

Kim notes the adaptation of North Korean forces to the battlefield and emphasizes the necessity for South Korea to prepare for potential conflicts. He expresses concerns about the long-lasting psychological impact of war on future generations in Ukraine.