North Korean leader Kim Jong Un thanks troops involved in overseas operations during a speech marking the 78th anniversary of the founding of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, according to reporting from Yahoo News and Free Malaysia Today. The comments are presented as part of Kim’s address to mark the anniversary.
Both outlets describe Kim publicly acknowledging service beyond North Korea’s borders. Free Malaysia Today adds context by saying Kim is likely referring to North Korean troops deployed to Russia, linking the remarks to Russia’s war in Ukraine. Yahoo News reports the acknowledgment of overseas operations but does not specify the destination in the excerpt provided, focusing instead on the message itself during the anniversary event.
Overall, the sources agree on the core event—Kim’s thanks to troops on overseas missions during the anniversary speech—while they differ on the level of detail about where the troops are serving, with at least one outlet offering a specific interpretation tied to Ukraine.
