Kim Jong Un opens memorial for N Korean soldiers killed in Ukraine war
Summary
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov opened a memorial in Pyongyang to honor North Korean soldiers who died while fighting in the Ukraine war. South Korean intelligence estimates that around 15,000 North Korean soldiers have been sent to support Russia, with about 2,000 killed so far, but neither North Korea nor Russia has confirmed these numbers.Key Facts
- Kim Jong Un and Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov unveiled a statue and opened a memorial museum in Pyongyang.
- Military jets flew overhead and white balloons were released during the ceremony.
- South Korea estimates about 15,000 North Korean soldiers are fighting in Ukraine, mainly in the western Kursk region.
- Around 2,000 North Korean soldiers are estimated to have died in the conflict.
- North Korea is believed to have received food, money, and technical aid from Russia in exchange for its soldiers.
- The memorial opening marked the first anniversary of Russia regaining control of parts of Kursk.
- Kim promised ongoing support for Russia’s war efforts and called it a "sacred war."
- Russia and North Korea agreed in June 2024 to help each other if either faces aggression.
- North Korea also agreed to send thousands of workers to help rebuild Kursk.
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