Kim Jong-un of North Korea consoles the families of soldiers who perished while combatting alongside Russia, as reported by North Korea's state news agency, KCNA.
In a poignant display of solidarity, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has confirmed the deployment of troops to support Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine. According to reports, these soldiers were primarily stationed in the Kursk region, with artillery shells, missiles, and long-range rocket systems in tow.
In April, Pyongyang admitted that its soldiers had been engaged in combat, resulting in casualties. However, the exact number of North Korean soldiers that died fighting for Russia remains undisclosed. South Korean and Western intelligence agencies estimate that over 10,000 soldiers were sent to Russia in 2024, with potential casualties numbering around 600, with thousands more wounded.
Kim Jong Un met with families of the deceased soldiers and offered his condolences for their "unbearable pain." He expressed his concern for the children of the fallen soldiers, stating that his heart breaks and aches at their sight. In a show of support, Kim pledged to erect a monument in the capital and a new street for the bereaved families.
During his speech, Kim did not disclose any new promises or commitments, nor did he provide specific details about the circumstances of the soldiers' deaths in Ukraine. The article does not mention any potential repercussions or reactions from the international community in response to North Korea's deployment of troops to support Russia's war in Ukraine.
Kim also expressed his desire to meet with all bereaved families of North Korean soldiers who died fighting for Russia in Ukraine. The search results do not provide the names of the families that were honoured by Kim Jong Un. The state has pledged to give full support to the troops' children, but it is not specified what additional support the state would provide to the bereaved families beyond the monument, street, and support for the children.
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