South Korean volunteer fighter in Ukraine returns home with injuries, faces investigation. Here’s WHY

A former South Korean naval special forces soldier has returned home after fighting for Ukraine as a member of an "international legion" of volunteers.

Rhee Keun, also known as Ken Rhee, was being investigated for defying a government ban on travel to Ukraine.

Rhee posted pictures and video footage of his experience in Ukraine on social media, and his return was broadcast live on television.

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"I haven't left the battlefield completely but came to recover from injuries. I want to go back ... because the war has not ended, there's still a lot to do," Rhee said at the airport.

Rhee said he was suffering from a cruciate ligament injury in both legs. However, he was able to walk.

He said he would cooperate in the investigation.