Kim Jong-un admits North Korean troops clearing landmines for Russia
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Kim Jong-un publicly acknowledged that North Korean troops were deployed to clear landmines in Russia's Kursk region, marking a rare admission of their involvement in such dangerous tasks. The deployment, which began in August, lasted 120 days and resulted in the deaths of nine soldiers. Kim praised the returning engineering regiment for their "heroism" in transforming a dangerous area into a safe one in a short period. Intelligence agencies suggest this support is part of a larger exchange where Russia provides North Korea with financial aid, military technology, food, and energy in return, helping North Korea circumvent international sanctions. Kim awarded state honors to the deceased and met with returning soldiers and families of the fallen at a welcoming ceremony in Pyongyang.
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AI-ExtractedNorth Korea confirmed in April that it had deployed troops to support Russia and that its soldiers had been killed in combat.
Nine members of the regiment died during the 120-day deployment that started in August.
North Korea sent troops to clear mines in Russia’s Kursk region earlier this year.
South Korean and western intelligence agencies say North Korea has sent thousands of troops to support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Russia is giving North Korea financial aid, military technology, food and energy supplies in return.
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