North Korean leader Kim Jong-un expressed "special thanks" to his country's troops deployed in Russia. The statement was made during the commemorative ceremonies for the 78th anniversary of the founding of North Korea.
According to the state news agency KCNA, Kim Jong-un publicly acknowledged the military support provided by North Korean forces to Russia. This recognition comes in a context of growing military cooperation between the two countries.
The KCNA agency, which is the official news outlet of North Korea, was the source responsible for reporting these statements by the North Korean leader during the national festivities.
