N. Korea's Kim praises troops deployed to Russia-Ukraine war as 'great heroes'

North Korea has held a commendation ceremony for the North's troops deployed to Russia's war with Ukraine as leader Kim Jong-un called them "great heroes and patriots," state media reported Friday. The North held a ceremony to award state commendations to commanders and combatants of the overseas operation unit of the Korean People's Army (KPA) who returned home after participating in the fighting, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). It marked the first time that North Korea has awarded commendation to its soldiers who fought overseas. The North's leader lauded troops deployed to the front-line Kursk region as "great heroes and patriots" in his speech at the ceremony held at the headquarters of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea. "The victory won by the brave soldiers who participated in the war is a great feat that firmly defended the great honour of the KPA, which should never be undermined, and provided a sure guarantee for the existence and development of our state," Kim said. He said the bravery shown by North Korean troops affirmed that an army from any country cannoWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times