"The combat activities of overseas operational forces proved without regret the power of the heroic [North Korean] army, and that the liberation of Kursk proved the fighting spirit of the heroes, KCNA reported on Friday, quoting Kim. list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3list 2 of 3list 3 of 3end of list Our army is now doing what it ought to do and what needs to be done. It will do so in the future, too, Kim said, according to KCNA."
"He also laid a flower at a memorial wall for North Korean soldiers killed overseas, and a concert was held for soldiers who returned from serving in Russia, as well as a banquet that included bereaved family members of slain troops, KCNA said. Photos published by the news agency showed the North Korean leader hugging visibly emotional family members of fallen soldiers. About 600 of those North Korean soldiers were killed and thousands were wounded fighting for Russia, according to Seoul's intelligence estimates."
Kim Jong Un awarded state commendations to returning and fallen North Korean troops who served in Russia and met with bereaved families. He said overseas combat proved the power of the North Korean army and that the liberation of Kursk showed the soldiers' fighting spirit. He laid a flower at a memorial wall, hugged emotional relatives, and presided over a concert and banquet for returning troops and families. South Korean and Western intelligence estimate Pyongyang sent more than 10,000 soldiers and heavy weapons to Russia's Kursk region in 2024, with about 600 killed and thousands wounded. The events coincided with intensified efforts by US President Donald Trump to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
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