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Kim meets families of North Korea soldiers killed fighting for Russia against Ukraine

Kim meets families of North Korea soldiers killed fighting for Russia against Ukraine

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held a meeting with the families of North Korean soldiers who died while fighting for Russia in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The meeting was intended to console the families and express the regime's appreciation for their sacrifice. While the exact details of North Korea's involvement in the war in Ukraine remain unclear, this event underscores the close ties between North Korea and Russia, as well as the potential consequences for North Korean citizens who are sent to fight in foreign conflicts. The meeting is seen as a symbolic gesture by the North Korean government to maintain morale and support for its geopolitical alliances, even in the face of significant losses.

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