[Original] Captain Lee Gun, a former South Korean soldier who is fighting against Russia in Ukraine, speaks his thoughts on the battlefield

Lee Gun (38), who is fighting against the Russian army in Ukraine as an international military volunteer. Before the discharge from the Korean army, he was a captain of the Korean army.

The South Korean government, which has banned entry into conflict areas, holds him responsible. Russia is an important trading partner for South Korea and a former importer of military and rocket technology. Compared to Japan, which is active in supporting Ukraine, the atmosphere in South Korea is quite different.

While the South Korean government plans to arrest him on his return to South Korea, there are some supporters who praise him as a courageous world citizen. In the midst of this controversy, Captain Lee was injured while commanding a reconnaissance mission and is now admitted to a Ukrainian military hospital.

WoW! Korea conducted an independent interview with him. "Currently, Ukrainian troops and hundreds of militias are fighting back against Russia's invasion with limited weapons, equipment and limited support" Lee said of the recent situation in Ukraine.

As for the background of the participation, "When I first heard the invasion of Russia in the news, I thought I could be useful. When President Zelensky requested the support of the international community, I immediately contacted the Ukrainian embassy in Korea, packed up and bought a one-way ticket to Poland (neighboring Ukraine)."

In an interview with the Ukrainian media, he said, "I watched what was happening in Ukraine on TV. It was incredible that Russia would invade a sovereign state. I wanted to serve the Ukrainian army as a former member of the special forces. I have the technology. I thought it was a sin to do nothing."

According to the current situation in Ukraine, "Since arrival, I have been busy planning and organizing and participating in battles in a different Ukrainian environment. I command a multinational special operations team and fight against enemies. I am honored to be part of a critical mission and trusted by the Ukrainian army."

Regarding the results of the specific operation, he said, "There was progress, but there are safety issues, and we have to reveal it later."

(to be continued)