North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu, both sides pledge to boost ties
Also read: UN Command engages in talks with North Korea regarding detained US soldier: Report During a banquet in Pyongyang, Shoigu praised the North Korean military as the "most powerful" in the world. This statement was made during his meeting with his North Korean counterpart, Kang Sun Nam, as reported by news agency Yonhap, citing the Korean Central Broadcasting Station (KCBS).
Also read: Japan on alert as North Korea launches ‘suspected ballistic missile’ North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made a visit to a cemetery, just a day before the upcoming ceremony celebrations, that honours Chinese soldiers who fought in the Korean War, as reported by state media KCNA on Wednesday. During his visit, Kim Jong Un was accompanied by his influential sister, Kim Yo Jong.
The timing of the visit holds significance as it occurred just before the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Korean War truce on Thursday. In North Korea, this day is commemorated as "Victory Day" and is often marked with grand military parades.
On Monday, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the Fatherland Liberation War Martyrs Cemetery, as reported by KCNA. During his visit, he praised the soldiers buried there, hailing them as heroes who "inflicted defeat" on US imperialism.
The term "Great Fatherland Liberation War" is a name used by North Korea to refer to the Korean War. (With inputs from Reuters)
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