Miriam Lauvfoss News 09 May 2025, 23:38

North Korea's Leader Claims Justification for Involvement in Ukraine Conflict

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has asserted that his country's participation in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine is justified. According to a report from the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Saturday, Kim characterized North Korea's engagement in the war as an exercise of sovereign rights aimed at defending what he referred to as a "brother nation." He expressed admiration for the soldiers involved in the Kursk operation, labeling them as heroes and esteemed representatives of the nation.

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The post accurately reflects Kim Jong-un's statements regarding North Korea's involvement in the Ukraine conflict, describing it as justified and an exercise of sovereign rights. Reports from multiple sources confirm his characterization of the engagement as supportive of a "brother nation." Therefore, the content is accurate.

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