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China and North Korea complete repairs at five Chinese war cemeteries
China and North Korea completed repairs at five cemeteries for Chinese soldiers in North Korea.
The sites commemorate members of the Chinese People’s Volunteer Army who died during the Korean War.
The work covered cemeteries in Sinphyong County and four other locations, including Wonsan and Muncheon.
The final ceremony was held on October 24 in Sinphyong County, in North Hwanghae Province.
At the Sinphyong cemetery, which holds 343 soldiers, workers added a memorial gate, a plaza and a wall listing names.
The ceremony marked the 76th anniversary of the Chinese army’s entry into the Korean War.
Chinese officials said the countries would continue memorial work and strengthen their traditional ties and strategic cooperation.
China and North Korea completed repairs at five cemeteries for Chinese soldiers killed in the Korean War.
Representatives from both countries held a completion ceremony on October 24 in Sinpyong County, North Hwanghae Province, North Korea.
The work was completed from April to October 2026 at sites in Sinpyong County, Wonsan, Muncheon, Chonnae County and Sepo County.
The ceremony took place ahead of the 76th anniversary of Chinese forces entering the Korean War.
At the Sinpyong cemetery, the repairs added a memorial arch, a memorial plaza and a wall bearing the names of the dead.
- Who
- China and North Korea carried out the repairs. Representatives from both countries attended the ceremony.
- What
- They completed repairs at five cemeteries for Chinese soldiers killed in the Korean War.
- When
- The ceremony was held on October 24, 2026. The repairs were completed from April to October 2026.
- Where
- Five sites in North Korea, including Sinpyong County, Wonsan, Muncheon, Chonnae County and Sepo County.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Chinese and North Korean departments held a groundbreaking ceremony for repair work in Sinpyong County.
The two countries completed repairs at five cemeteries in North Korea.
Representatives of China and North Korea held a ceremony marking the completion of the repairs in Sinpyong County.
- Number of cemeteries
- 5
- Repair period
- April to October 2026
- Completion ceremony
- October 24, 2026, in Sinpyong County
- Sinpyong cemetery area
- About 600 square metres
- Burials at Sinpyong
- 343 soldiers in one shared grave
What people are saying
China will work with North Korea to implement the important consensus reached by the top leaders of the two parties and countries and advance commemorative work for the martyrs.