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Kim Jong Un Oversees Memorial for Fallen Soldiers

1/26/2026

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited an art studio on January 26 to oversee sculptures for a memorial honoring soldiers who died abroad.
North Korea sent about 14,000 troops to support Russia in Ukraine under a mutual defense pact, with over 6,000 killed.
Kim Jong Un has personally worked on the memorial as preparations for a five-year party congress proceed.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited an art studio on January 26 to oversee sculptures for a memorial honoring soldiers who died abroad.
North Korea sent about 14,000 troops to support Russia in Ukraine under a mutual defense pact, with over 6,000 killed.
Kim Jong Un has personally worked on the memorial as preparations for a five-year party congress proceed.