North Korea has begun construction of a memorial museum in Pyongyang dedicated to its military personnel who participated in Russia's war against Ukraine. At the groundbreaking ceremony, attended by leader Kim Jong Un, Pyongyang officially acknowledged the participation of its "expeditionary forces" in combat operations on the side of the Russian army. This is reported by Yonhap News, writes UNN.
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According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Kim Jong Un personally laid the first shovel of earth, opening the construction of the Memorial Museum of Combat "Feats." In his speech, he stated that "Pyongyang will always be with Moscow," emphasizing the "common struggle against forces seeking hegemony." During his speech, Kim called the North Korean soldiers who fought in the Kursk region "the pride of the nation" and "heroes who did not expect awards."
According to South Korean intelligence, since October 2024, North Korea has sent about 15,000 servicemen to Russia, of whom more than 600 have died and about 4,000 have been wounded.
The ceremony was attended by Russian Ambassador to Pyongyang Alexander Matsegora, who thanked North Korean soldiers for their participation in hostilities in Ukraine and comforted the families of the deceased.
The Memorial Museum will be part of a broader DPRK propaganda campaign aimed at strengthening the alliance with Russia and legitimizing the participation of its troops in the war against Ukraine.