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Kim Jong Un Praises Military, Dismisses South Korea's Peace Efforts

12/12/2025

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Kim Jong Un, North Korean leader, praised the military's role in Russia's war in Ukraine.
He condemned corrupt practices among officials.
He said overseas deployments confer prestige and that over 600 North Korean soldiers have died.
He called for defense modernization amid changes and said Ninth Party Congress will outline policies toward the United States and South Korea.
Kim dismissed South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's attempts to ease tensions.

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Kim Jong Un, North Korean leader, praised the military's role in Russia's war in Ukraine.
He condemned corrupt practices among officials.
He said overseas deployments confer prestige and that over 600 North Korean soldiers have died.
He called for defense modernization amid changes and said Ninth Party Congress will outline policies toward the United States and South Korea.
Kim dismissed South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's attempts to ease tensions.