Shock in Pyongyang: Kim Jong-un Finally Admits Losses of North Korean Soldiers in Russia-Ukraine War!
Did you know that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has finally admitted that his soldiers have died in the war Russia is waging against Ukraine? Yes, you read that right! After months of denial, the regime in Pyongyang decided to show off its “heroes” – soldiers who died in the conflict, and in a pretty dramatic way.
What Happened?
On state television, touching scenes from Pyongyang were shown where Kim Jong-un stands before six coffins draped with national flags. This event was held to mark the first anniversary of the military agreement between North Korea and Russia, signed in June last year. The screen also showed footage of soldiers from both countries waving national flags, and one graphic even showed a blood-stained page from a notebook believed to have belonged to a North Korean soldier on the battlefield in Russia’s Kursk region.
Why Is This Important?
Until now, Pyongyang has persistently denied sending its soldiers to fight in Ukraine. However, according to South Korean intelligence estimates, North Korea sent about 1,500 soldiers last fall, and according to South Korean lawmakers, it suffered about 100 casualties, including deaths. Now, with Kim publicly paying tribute, the regime is trying to portray its losses not as a tragedy but as part of a “victorious story” and a “sincere internationalist obligation” between the two countries.
What Else Do We Know?
Kim announced that a monument will be erected in Pyongyang to honor the fallen soldiers, and flowers will be laid on their graves – the first time the regime has publicly acknowledged losses of its forces in this war. Also, North Korea has supplied Russia with large quantities of ammunition, artillery shells, ballistic missiles, and other weapons, as well as satellite technology and economic aid to the Kremlin.
What Do Experts Say?
Hong, a senior researcher at the Korean Institute for National Unification, says North Korea wants to portray its soldiers as heroes, not victims. This ceremony and footage were broadcast after both countries acknowledged the deployment of soldiers and declared the joint operation to liberate the Kursk region successful.
What Does This Mean for the World?
This is a serious signal that North Korea is increasingly involved in global conflicts on Russia’s side. While the West continues to try to understand the scale and consequences of the war in Ukraine, Pyongyang sends a clear message of its loyalty to Moscow and willingness to engage in military operations, even at the cost of its soldiers’ lives.
Conclusion
Kim Jong-un has finally dropped the veil of secrecy and admitted what has long been the subject of speculation – that North Korean soldiers were indeed sent to fight in Ukraine and suffered losses. This ceremony is not just a political performance but a warning to the world that geopolitical games are becoming more complicated and alliances deadlier.
So, what do you think about this unexpected admission? Is this the start of a new phase in the war or just another propaganda stunt? Drop a comment, let’s keep the conversation going in this crazy story!
