North Korean leader Kim Jong-un endorsed a "special thanks" to the country's troops deployed in Russia during the ceremonies for the 78th anniversary of the founding of North Korea. The information was reported today by the North Korean state news agency, KCNA.
Kim Jong-un expressed his gratitude to the North Korean troops during the commemorative events for the country's founding anniversary, which are held annually on September 9. This celebration marks the date when the Democratic People's Republic of Korea was officially established.
North Korea's military support to Russia has been an issue that has generated great international concern. A year ago, North Korea reportedly sent thousands of soldiers to support Russian forces in the conflict in Ukraine, in an escalation that has alarmed Western countries and their allies.
