Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Kim Jong Un lifts daughter and staff on forklift
Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, was visiting a place where they are building a memorial for soldiers who died fighting in other countries.
He had a funny moment when he lifted his daughter Ju Ae and some workers on a forklift.
Kim called the soldiers heroes and said they are very loyal.
North Korea and Russia are friends and work together, especially in the war against Ukraine.
North Korea also tested some powerful missiles recently, showing that they are ready for any enemies.
Kim and his daughter even planted trees together at the memorial site.
Kim Jong Un lifted his daughter Ju Ae and staff members on a forklift during a memorial construction inspection.
The memorial is for North Korean troops who died fighting overseas, with around 6,000 reportedly killed in Ukraine.
Kim called the soldiers heroes and emphasized their loyalty to the party.
North Korea and Russia have a strong military alliance, with North Korea sending workers to support Russia's war efforts.
North Korea tested two hypersonic missiles, with Kim stating their nuclear forces are ready for enemies.
- Who
- Kim Jong Un, Ju Ae, North Korean officials, Russian troops
- What
- Kim Jong Un lifting his daughter and staff on a forklift, memorial construction, missile tests
- When
- Recently, Monday (missile tests)
- Where
- North Korea, memorial site, Pyongyang
- Why
- To inspect the construction of a memorial for North Korean troops, to show military strength
- Location
- North Korea
- Event
- Construction of a memorial for North Korean troops
- Participants
- Kim Jong Un, Ju Ae, staff members
- Military Alliance
- Russia and North Korea
- Missile Tests
- Two hypersonic missiles
- Treaty
- Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (2024)