‘Sacred sanctuary’: North Korea starts building memorial to soldiers killed in Ukraine war

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseOctober 24, 2025 at 03:09 AM

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North Korea has begun constructing a memorial to its soldiers killed fighting in Russia's war on Ukraine. The Memorial Museum of Combat Feats will be built in Pyongyang, where a groundbreaking ceremony was attended by leader Kim Jong-un and Russia's ambassador to North Korea. Kim hailed the museum as a "sacred sanctuary dedicated to the immortality of true patriots." At least 600 North Korean soldiers have been killed and thousands more wounded while fighting in Ukraine since February 2022. The memorial will feature sculptures, photos, and artwork portraying the combat. This development comes after Russia and North Korea agreed on a strategic partnership agreement last year, which obligates each side to provide military and other assistance in case of an attack.

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Aleksandr Matsegora 40% Ukraine ×250% North Korea ×460% Russia ×370% Kim Jong-un ×480%

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