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Kim Jong Un Honors North Korean Soldiers Killed in Ukraine

8/22/2025

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Kim Jong Un mourned North Korean soldiers killed in Ukraine during a ceremony in Pyongyang on August 21.
He honored the fallen by decorating their portraits and meeting with grieving families.
North Korea has deployed about 12,000 troops to Russia, with plans for significant increases.
Analysts estimate North Korean military casualties at around 4,700.

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Kim Jong Un mourned North Korean soldiers killed in Ukraine during a ceremony in Pyongyang on August 21.
He honored the fallen by decorating their portraits and meeting with grieving families.
North Korea has deployed about 12,000 troops to Russia, with plans for significant increases.
Analysts estimate North Korean military casualties at around 4,700.