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North Korea Sends Troops to Russia, Honors Fallen Heroes

4/28/2025

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North Korea has dispatched 10,000-12,000 troops to Russia, marking its first military involvement since the Korean War. Leader Kim Jong Un emphasized that these forces are tasked with reclaiming the Kursk region. In a poignant gesture, North Korea also plans to erect a monument in Pyongyang to honor its fallen soldiers.

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North Korea has dispatched 10,000-12,000 troops to Russia, marking its first military involvement since the Korean War. Leader Kim Jong Un emphasized that these forces are tasked with reclaiming the Kursk region. In a poignant gesture, North Korea also plans to erect a monument in Pyongyang to honor its fallen soldiers.