North Korean troops take part in Russia’s Victory Day parade for first time
The appearance highlighted deepening military ties, after Kyiv and Seoul estimated more than 10,000 North Korean troops have been deployed to support Russia.
- On Saturday, North Korean troops marched in Moscow's Red Square during the annual Victory Day parade, marking their first appearance alongside Russian forces in the event, according to Tass footage.
- This participation follows the June 2024 strategic partnership treaty between North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Russian President Vladimir Putin, which prompted Pyongyang to deploy around 15,000 combat troops supporting Russia's war effort.
- Army Senior Colonel Choe Yong-hun led the North Korean column, which showcased the "blood alliance" between Pyongyang and Moscow during ceremonies marking the 81st anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany.
- President Vladimir Putin met with the Army Commander after the parade to express appreciation, while North Korean Ambassador to Russia Sin Hong-chol applauded the troops in Red Square.
- Reports indicate the soldiers previously fought in Kursk, signaling deeper military integration that complicates regional security calculations for Ukraine and NATO as the war enters its fifth year.
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North Korean troops marched in Russia's Victory Day military parade held in Moscow on Saturday, according to footage released by Russia's Tass news...
North Korean Military Participates in Russia's Victory Day Parade for the First Time, Marching in Moscow's Red Square. North Korean military units officially participated for the first time in the military parade held on May 9, Victory Day, commemorating Russia's victory in World War II. Russia's state-run TASS news agency released a video on social media on the 9th showing the North Korean military participating in the parade.
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