SEOUL, October 24. /TASS/. The participation of Korean People's Army (KPA) units in the liberation operations of Russia’s Kursk Region demonstrated the strength of the ties between Russia and North Korea, the Korean Central News Agency reported, citing the country’s leader Kim Jong Un.
"On the battlefield, where justice and injustice clashed in a fierce battle, the bond between the two countries and their solidarity passed the most rigorous test," Kim Jong Un said. The North Korean leader noted that the relationship between Moscow and Pyongyang has reached its pinnacle.
On October 23, a ceremony was held to mark the start of construction of a museum in honor of the KPA soldiers who participated in the Kursk Region operation. According to Kim Jong Un, the museum will symbolize the blood-sealed alliance between Russia and North Korea. The North Korean leader noted that relations between the two countries grow stronger every day. "I convey words of support to the brotherly Russian people and army, and I warmly welcome our dear Russian friends who are present here," Kim Jong Un said to the Russian embassy staff who attended the ceremony. He also conveyed his greetings to those who participated in the operation to liberate the Kursk Region.
