US EditionNorth Korea leader Kim promises 'beautiful life' for families of 'martyrs' killed in Russia
Kim Jong Un pledged support for families of North Korean soldiers killed in Ukraine conflict, acknowledging heroism amid estimated 600 deaths from a 15,000 troop deployment, South Korea intelligence said.
- On Aug. 30, 2025, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un promised a `beautiful life` to families of `martyrs` who died fighting for Russia, KCNA and Yonhap reported.
- Since October last year, North Korea has supplied conventional weapons and around 13,000 troops, with Seoul's intelligence estimating a deployment of 15,000 including about 600 killed and thousands wounded.
- During the ceremony, state photos showed Kim placing hero medals beside portraits of 101 soldiers and unveiling plans for 'Saebyol Street' and an arboretum monument for 'immortal combat feats'.
- Kim is due in China next week to stand with Putin and Xi at a military parade, marking their third meeting since a 2024 military alliance.
- Following months of silence, state ceremonies have publicly memorialized the fallen after April acknowledgement of deployments and losses in Russia's Kursk region, with KCNA images last week showing Kim consoling returned Ukraine war veterans and mourning family members.
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The North Korean leader did not elaborate on what a beautiful life means when he held a memorial service with the families of the victims.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un today promised a "wonderful life" to the families of the "martyrs", who, as members of the North Korean army, died in Russia, fighting against Ukraine.
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