Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Kim Jong Un Honors Troops Returning from Russia
Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, held a big welcome-back party for soldiers who had been fighting in Russia.
These soldiers were part of a special group called the 528th Regiment of Engineers.
They had been in Russia for about 120 days, helping with dangerous tasks like clearing mines and fighting.
Kim said they did a great job and were very brave.
Sadly, nine soldiers died during their mission, which Kim called a very sad loss.
He gave the regiment and the fallen soldiers special awards to honor their bravery and loyalty.
The ceremony was attended by important military leaders, party officials, the soldiers' families, and many other people.
Kim also said that the soldiers' performance was a great example for the rest of the North Korean army.
Kim Jong Un attended a welcoming ceremony for the 528th Regiment of Engineers returning from Russia.
The regiment was praised for their heroic conduct and loyalty during a 120-day overseas deployment.
Nine soldiers were killed during the mission, described as a 'heartrending loss' by Kim Jong Un.
The regiment was awarded the Order of Freedom and Independence, and the fallen soldiers were honored with the title of Hero of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
The ceremony was attended by senior military officials, ruling party leaders, families of the soldiers, and large crowds.
- Who
- Kim Jong Un, North Korean leader
- What
- Honoring troops returning from Russia, praising their achievements and sacrifices
- When
- December 2024, with the welcoming ceremony held on Friday
- Where
- Pyongyang, North Korea
- Why
- To recognize the troops' heroic conduct and loyalty to the party and state
- Leader
- Kim Jong Un
- Country
- North Korea
- Media Source
- KCNA
- Key Event
- Welcoming ceremony for the 528th Regiment of Engineers
- Allies
- Russia
- Military Support
- Soldiers, artillery ammunition, missiles to Russia
- Policy
- Five-year plan
- Casualties
- Nine soldiers killed
- Awards
- Order of Freedom and Independence, Hero of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
