What North Korea’s War Dead Tribute Reveals About Kim’s Endgame

What North Korea’s war dead tribute reveals about Kim’s endgame

In Kim Jong-un’s public grief for fallen mine-clearers, observers see a strategic play to lock in a role in Russia’s post-war rebuilding.

North Korea Confirms Shocking Role in Ukraine War

North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un held a lavish welcome-back ceremony this weekend for soldiers returning from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, publicly acknowledging the regime’s military role in the war and praising troops for their work in mine-clearing operations. The ceremony honored a regiment deployed to the Kursk region, where at least nine North Korean soldiers were killed. Kim referred to the returning fighters as “engineers” and credited…

Kim Jong-un Confirms North Koreans Are Dying on Mine-Clearing Duty in Ukraine War

Kim Jong-un of North Korea held a welcome back ceremony for soldiers serving in the battlefield of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.