Russia to unveil monument for North Korean soldiers in fall: defense chief

NK News – North Korea News · Aug 18, 2026

Russia will unveil a monument for North Korean soldiers who fought against Ukrainian forces in Kursk in the fall, Moscow’s defense chief announced Saturday at a reception marking Korea’s liberation from Japanese colonial rule. Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov highlighted the role of North Korean soldiers who fought “shoulder to shoulder” with Russian troops, liberated […]