North Korea Honors Russian War Dead, Strengthens Ties

0:00North Korea just opened a Memorial Museum in Pyongyang honoring its soldiers who died fighting alongside Russia and Ukraine. The ceremony marked the one-year anniversary of wrapping up operations in the Kursk region. Kim Jong-un showed up with top Russian brass, including state-doomed speaker, bio-chess lavalodin, and defense minister Andrei Belusov. Kim tossed her on one soldier's remains, laid flowers for others, and signed the guest book with the Russians. In his speech, he called the fallen troops a symbol of North Korean heroism, backing a joint win for Korea and Russia against what he sees as Western plots. They also met separately, where Kim pledged full support for Russia's defenses, and Belusov said they're set to ink a new military pack covering, 2027-2031. This ramps up ties since Russia's Ukraine invasion, with North Korea sending troops and weapons in exchange for aid. But South Korea, the U.S., and allies fear Russia might share tech-boosting North Korea's

1:01nukes and missiles. Experts note those North Korean fighters start a green, but picked up key battle smarts, fueling Russia's push to overwhelm Ukraine with sheer numbers. As their alliance keeps tightening, that wraps Canada news today, brought to you with AI. I'm Kori with the story.