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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Read Full ArticleTearful Kim Jong Un pays respects North Korean soldiers killed fighting for Russia
A visibly emotional Kim Jong-un was seen consoling families of North Korean soldiers killed during the Ukraine war. During a ceremony in Pyongyang on Friday (22 August), the North Korean dictator awarded “hero” titles to troops who returned after fighting alongside Russian forces in Kursk. “My heart aches and is bitter, as I face the reality that I only get to meet the noble figures who gave up their precious lives for great victory and glory th…
·London, United Kingdom
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