Kim Jong Un Unveils New Housing for Families of North Koreans Killed in Ukraine Conflict

North Korea announced on Monday that it has finished a new housing area in Pyongyang for families of North Korean troops died while fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, the latest move by leader Kim Jong Un to honour the war dead.

Kim Jong Un walked through Saeppyol Street with his daughter and promised

Kim Jong Un walked through Saeppyol Street with his daughter, Kim Ju Ae, and pledged to repay “young martyrs” who “sacrificed all to their motherland,” according to state media.

In recent months, North Korea has increased propaganda honouring troops dispatched to fight in Russia’s conflict against Ukraine, such as erecting a memorial wall and building a museum. Analysts perceive it as an attempt to strengthen internal unity while mitigating potential public unrest.

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In recent months, Kim has dispatched thousands of troops and substantial amounts of military equipment, including artillery and missiles, to bolster Russian President Vladimir Putin’s attack on Ukraine, as the two leaders ally in the face of their respective conflicts with Washington.

Last week, South Korea’s National Intelligence Service informed lawmakers that it estimates that approximately 6,000 North Korean personnel were killed or wounded during their deployment in the war, but did not provide a breakdown of fatalities. Last year, the organization estimated that approximately 600 people had perished.

According to MPs who attended a closed-door briefing last week, the spy service believes North Korean forces are benefiting from the battle by receiving modern combat experience and Russian technical support, which could increase the effectiveness of their military systems.

The new street’s development comes as North Korea prepares to hold a major governing party convention later this month, during which Kim is expected to reveal his major domestic and foreign policy goals for the next five years and take other moves to tighten his grip.

The unveiling comes ahead of the ruling Workers’ Party’s Ninth Congress, which is scheduled to meet in late February and is expected to serve as a significant political showcase for Kim’s accomplishments and policy aspirations.