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North Korea: Soldiers Smash Bricks, Bend Iron Rods in Combat Display
2021-10-13
Hulk SMAAASH!

Video at the link.

[BBC] - North Korean state media has aired footage of soldiers putting on a display of their combat prowess and ability to smash various objects with their bare hands.

The performance was staged at a defence exhibition in Pyongyang, and watched by leaders including Kim Jong-un.

Besides destroying bricks and tiles, soldiers were seen lying on beds of glass shards and iron nails, with concrete slabs sledgehammered to bits onto their bodies.

The finale showed men bending iron rods with their necks and breaking out of chains.

North Korea media said it was to show enemies that their soldiers had "iron fists to protect the peace of the country".

Though it goes without saying, it's probably best to avoid trying any of these stunts at home.
Posted by:Raj

#9  ...And jump through burning hoops like Hamas?
Posted by: magpie   2021-10-13 22:40  

#8  As Bruce Lee said "Boards don't hit back".
Posted by: Bunyip   2021-10-13 20:34  

#7  Most are so malnutritioned you could break their skeletal structure with a strong cough

OK, and a hammer
Posted by: Frank G   2021-10-13 20:12  

#6  Breaking construction materials is something actual martial artists never do.

That being said, I wouldn't want to be in the same room with a pissed-off Nork.
Posted by: Omomolet Phutch9064   2021-10-13 16:44  

#5  We are in agreement. They put on the big show.
Posted by: Dale   2021-10-13 16:23  

#4  Must be that same metal the chinese kit screws are made of

Chinesium. It is also used in cheap-ass electronic components.

Besides destroying bricks and tiles, soldiers were seen lying on beds of glass shards and iron nails

Coo, but I'd be more impressed seeing them prosper and thrive under socialism. *That* would be a good trick.
Posted by: SteveS   2021-10-13 13:14  

#3  Must be that same metal the chinese kit screws are made of.
Posted by: swksvolFF   2021-10-13 12:50  

#2  Says something about the quality of NKOR building materials.
Posted by: Glenmore   2021-10-13 12:15  

#1  
How many are thinking are now....

Was those special made bricks that broke with 1/4 of the effort and some reason produced lots of dust?

Posted by: NN2N1   2021-10-13 11:53  

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