Kim Jong Un Hosts Families of North Korean Soldiers Killed Fighting for Russia

Honoring Fallen Soldiers

• 🇰🇵 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hosted families of soldiers who died fighting for Russia in the Ukraine war.
• 💬 Kim promised a "beautiful life" for these families and praised the heroism of their deceased loved ones.
• 🖼️ State television showed Kim presenting framed photographs of the soldiers to their grieving families.

North Korean Involvement in Russia's War

• ⚠️ The meeting highlights the latest honoring of troops who suffered significant casualties while fighting for Russia.
• 🤝 Kim and Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed in April that North Korea had sent troops to fight for Russia.
• 📊 While the exact scale of deployment and casualties remain undisclosed, estimates suggest around 600 North Korean soldiers have been killed out of a total deployment of 15,000.
• 📈 Western intelligence estimates point to over 6,000 casualties among North Korean troops.