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North Korea's Kim Seen Draping Coffins With Flag at Russia Treaty Anniversary

  • North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un draped flags over coffins for soldiers allegedly killed while fighting for Russia against Ukraine, as reported on June 30.
  • The event coincided with a gala performance in Pyongyang, attended by Russian Culture Minister Olga Lyubimova, marking a military treaty anniversary.
  • Kim Jong Un appeared emotional during the ceremony, with attendees reportedly wiping away tears, showcasing national pride and mourning for the fallen soldiers.
  • North Korea's state television aired the performance, depicting the soldiers as part of a 'victory narrative' connected to the recent military cooperation between North Korea and Russia.
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North Korean state television has shown images of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, receiving sorry for the coffins of North Korean soldiers killed in the Russian war against Ukraine, where they were fighting alongside Russian troops.Kim appears tilted with both hands in the first of a row of coffins covered with the North Korean flag in an image projected on a screen during the broadcast of Korean Central Television (KCTV) of a Russian-North Kor…

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Korea JoongAng Daily broke the news in Seoul, Korea, Republic of on Monday, June 30, 2025.
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