China doesn't demand much ideological adherence from NK for a reason. They have a liege and warlord relationship. NK can run things however they like as long as they maintain a large army to defend the country.
KPA is going to be more professional by far than any conscript army while having the bulk of numbers needed to fulfil the role of one while the central government's own troops act as the breakthrough spear, eyes and ears.
KPA is going to be more professional by far than any conscript army while having the bulk of numbers needed to fulfil the role of one while the central government's own troops act as the breakthrough spear, eyes and ears.