The soldier was reportedly beaten into unconsciousness and left for dead after failing to source enough fuel, with the death shining a spotlight on corruption and bullying in the army Violence and corruption is said to be rife in the Korean Army (Image: AFP/Getty Images)

A North Korean solder was reportedly beaten to death by officers after failing to collect fuel and supplies. The man, who was seen as one of the hardest-working men in his unit, was subjected to continued beatings before ultimately being left in a break room to die.

The death in North Pyongan province has lifted the lid on bullying and corruption within the totalitarian state's army, according to Daily NK . A source told the site that such beatings were most common in October and November, in the run-up to

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