The speaker describes the dire situation within the North Korean military, where soldiers often face conditions akin to war. Many soldiers are sent to the front lines due to lack of influence or expendability. The military service lasts about 10 years, during which soldiers suffer from malnutrition, losing significant weight due to inadequate food supplies. Soldiers often resort to filling their food rations with sand to meet weight requirements, leading to health issues like broken teeth. Training is minimal, with soldiers firing only a few rounds during basic training. Instead of military exercises, soldiers are often engaged in farming and construction work. The speaker expresses sympathy for these soldiers, noting that they are often sent on missions with little chance of survival. Despite these challenges, North Korean soldiers are perceived to have more fighting spirit than Russian soldiers, driven by a desire to experience life outside North Korea. However, the fear of becoming a prisoner of war, which is considered worse than death, deters many from attempting to escape.