This information was provided by the KCNA State Information Agency, which AFP cites. The admission of Pyongyang to send their soldiers to Russia took place a few days after Moscow confirmed that they were fighting on her side.
War in Ukraine. North Korea confessed to sending its troops to help Russia
“Sub -units of our armed forces took part in the liberation operations of the Kursk region In accordance with the head of the head of the Korean People's Republic of Korean, “was reported in a statement.
Kcna, citing the Central Military Commission, mentioned that Kim Jong Un issued a decision to send his soldiers to join the Russian ranks, pursuant to a strategic partnership agreementhe entered into Vladimir Putin last year.
As we read, the North Korean leader was to emphasize that “those who fight for justice are heroes, representatives of the honor of the homeland.” At the same time, he mentioned that in the country Soon a monument dedicated to fallen soldiers will be created. Thus, Kim Jong Un confirmed that his fighters die in fighting against Ukraine.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Defense of South Korea assessed that the distribution of North Korea troops in the Kursk region “violates UN safety resolutions”. “Officially confirming this, Pyongyang confessed to his own criminal deeds” – added.
War in Ukraine. North Korea “wanted to secure larger prizes than Russia”
Yang Mo-Jin from the University of North Korean Studies in Seoul referred to the movement of North Korea, consisting in publicly admitting his soldiers to Russia.
– Both countries agreed to reveal the distribution of troops because they decided that the benefits of compensation for arranging troops outweigh the potential damage to their international image – he assessed in an interview with the AFP agency.
What's more, North Korea wanted to let me know that the success in the Kurski region, which Russia has been talking about for several days, was achieved thanks to the help of its soldiers. – TShe wanted to ensure larger prizes than Russia – the expert added.
General Walerij Gierasimow emphasized on Saturday that “he would like to note separately The participation of North Korean soldiers in the liberation of the border areas of the Kurski District. “On the same day, Vladimir Putin talked about the alleged” liberation of the Kurski District “, however The Ukrainian side strongly emphasized that Moscow's claims are untrue.