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Kim Jong Un says his ‘heart aches’ over North Korean soldiers killed fighting for Russia, in rare admission of losses

Kim Jong Un held a public ceremony recognizing 101 fallen soldiers, with South Korean intelligence estimating 600 casualties among an estimated 15,000 troops deployed to support Russia.

  • Kim Jong Un awarded medals to North Korean combatants and commanders who fought for Russia.
  • Around 600 North Koreans have been killed and over 4,000 wounded while fighting for Russia, according to South Korea's intelligence agency.
  • Kim said his 'heart aches' over the North Korean soldiers killed, calling them 'martyrs' in a rare admission of losses.
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The Star Kuala Lumpur broke the news in Malaysia on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
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