North Korea opens a housing district for families of its soldiers killed in Russia-Ukraine war
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — north korea He is completing a new housing development in Pyongyang for families of North Korean soldiers killed fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, the leader said on Monday, his latest effort. Kim Jong Un to honor those who died in war.
Photos in state media show Kim Jong Un walking along the new street, called Saeppyol Street, and visiting the homes of some families. increasingly prominent girlHe is believed to have been named Kim Ju Ae and promised to repay the “young martyrs” who “sacrificed everyone for their homeland”.
In recent months, North Korea has stepped up propaganda glorifying troops deployed to fight in Russia’s war against Ukraine, such as building a memorial wall and building a museum. Analysts see this as an effort to strengthen internal unity and reduce potential public discontent.
Kim has sent thousands of soldiers and large amounts of military equipment, including artillery and missiles, in recent months to fuel Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine. As leaders align In the face of their separate confrontations with Washington.
South Korea’s National Intelligence Service told lawmakers last week that it estimated 6,000 North Korean soldiers were killed or wounded while serving in the war but did not provide a breakdown of the deaths. The agency said it believes about 600 people died last year.
The spy agency believes North Korean forces have gained modern warfare experience and Russian technical support that could improve the performance of their weapons systems, according to lawmakers at a closed-door briefing last week.
The construction of the new street took place as North Korea was preparing to open a new street. Grand ruling party congress Kim is expected to announce his main goals in domestic and foreign policy over the next five years and take further steps to tighten his control.
