In a somber ceremony broadcast on state television, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un paid tribute to troops killed in Russia's conflict in Ukraine, using the occasion to reinforce military relations with Moscow. Attended by a Russian delegation and featuring various artistic performances, the event celebrated the treaty of cooperation signed by Kim and President Vladimir Putin. For the first time, Kim showcased images of North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian forces, revealing that approximately 14,000 to 15,000 North Korean troops have been deployed. South Korean intelligence estimates 4,700 casualties among these troops, prompting North Korea to vow recognition for the fallen with a monument and floral tributes. The ceremony concluded with emotional music honoring the soldiers' sacrifices, cementing North Korea's role in the ongoing war.
Kim Jong-un Honors Fallen Troops While Strengthening Moscow Ties
Kim Jong-un Honors Fallen Troops While Strengthening Moscow Ties
In a rare tribute, North Korea's leader commemorates soldiers lost in Ukraine while showcasing military alliance with Russia.
Kim Jong-un Honors Fallen Troops While Strengthening Moscow Ties
In a rare tribute, North Korea's leader commemorates soldiers lost in Ukraine while showcasing military alliance with Russia.
In a somber ceremony broadcast on state television, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un paid tribute to troops killed in Russia's conflict in Ukraine, using the occasion to reinforce military relations with Moscow. Attended by a Russian delegation and featuring various artistic performances, the event celebrated the treaty of cooperation signed by Kim and President Vladimir Putin. For the first time, Kim showcased images of North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian forces, revealing that approximately 14,000 to 15,000 North Korean troops have been deployed. South Korean intelligence estimates 4,700 casualties among these troops, prompting North Korea to vow recognition for the fallen with a monument and floral tributes. The ceremony concluded with emotional music honoring the soldiers' sacrifices, cementing North Korea's role in the ongoing war.
In a rare tribute, North Korea's leader commemorates soldiers lost in Ukraine while showcasing military alliance with Russia.
In a somber ceremony broadcast on state television, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un paid tribute to troops killed in Russia's conflict in Ukraine, using the occasion to reinforce military relations with Moscow. Attended by a Russian delegation and featuring various artistic performances, the event celebrated the treaty of cooperation signed by Kim and President Vladimir Putin. For the first time, Kim showcased images of North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian forces, revealing that approximately 14,000 to 15,000 North Korean troops have been deployed. South Korean intelligence estimates 4,700 casualties among these troops, prompting North Korea to vow recognition for the fallen with a monument and floral tributes. The ceremony concluded with emotional music honoring the soldiers' sacrifices, cementing North Korea's role in the ongoing war.
