"Kim said he had pushed to finish the project even one day earlier in the hope it might bring some small comfort to the troops' families. In recent months, North Korea has intensified propaganda glorifying troops deployed to fight in Russia's war against Ukraine, including the unveiling of a new memorial complex in Pyongyang adorned with sculptures of troops. Analysts see it as an effort to bolster internal unity and curb potential public discontent."
"State media photos showed Kim walking through the new street called Saeppyol Street and visiting the homes of some of the families with his increasingly prominent daughter, believed to be named Kim Ju-ae, as he pledged to repay the young martyrs who sacrificed all to their motherland. Kim said the new district in the capital's Hawasong area symbolised the spirit and sacrifice of the dead troops, adding that the homes were meant to allow bereaved families to take pride in their sons and husbands."
A new housing district called Saeppyol Street was completed in Pyongyang’s Hawasong area to house families of North Korean soldiers killed while fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. State media published photos of Kim Jong-un touring the street and visiting families with his daughter, Kim Ju-ae, and Kim pledged to repay the martyrs and provide comfort to bereaved relatives. The homes were described as symbolising the spirit and sacrifice of the dead and enabling families to take pride in their sons and husbands. North Korea has increased propaganda and memorials for deployed troops while sending personnel and equipment to support Russia.
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