The North Korean authorities are reportedly handing out "war certificates" to families of soldiers killed in action on the front line of Russia's war against Ukraine. Newsweek reached out to the Russian Foreign Ministry and the North Korean Embassy in China with written requests for comment.
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South Korea's military has said that North Korea is preparing to continue aiding Russia in its war with Ukraine, despite casualties.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to solidify the country's comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in his letter to President Vladimir Putin on Monday, state media KCNA reported on Tuesday.
South Korea's military said on Monday it has detected signs of North Korea preparing to send more troops and weapons, including suicide drones, to Russia to support its war against Ukraine.
Despite their elite status, North Korea's "Storm" troops were ill-prepared for the war, South Korea's National Intelligence Service said.
"Through various sources of information and intelligence, we assess that North Korean troops who have recently engaged in combat with Ukrainian forces have suffered around 1,100 casualties," the JCS said in a statement.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says he will implement the “toughest” anti-U.S. policy, less than a month before Donald Trump takes office as U.S. president
North Korea's Kim Jong Un vowed to implement the "toughest" anti-U.S. policy, less than a month before Donald Trump takes office as U.S. president.
While addressing a press conference on Tuesday, Jeju Air CEO Kim E-Bae apologised to the bereaved families and took full responsibility for the incident. However, he also added that no safety issues were flagged in pre-flight checks before the plane took off. "We will repair trust by strengthening the safety measures," said Kim.