North Korea Unveils New Pyongyang Housing for Families of Troops Killed in Ukraine War

North Korea has inaugurated a new residential district in Pyongyang for the families of soldiers killed while fighting abroad, underscoring the growing human toll of its military support for Russia’s war against Ukraine. The project, unveiled by leader Kim Jong Un on February 16, marks one of the clearest public acknowledgments yet of North Korea’s direct involvement in the full-scale invasion against Ukraine.

The new development, known as Saeppyol Street, was specifically constructed to house relatives of troops who died during overseas military operations. During the opening ceremony, Kim described the complex as a “source of honor” meant to preserve the legacy of fallen soldiers and pledged continued state support for their families.

While North Korean authorities did not explicitly name Ukraine, Ukrainian, South Korean, and Western officials have confirmed that Pyongyang deployed thousands of troops to assist Russian forces following the signing of a military cooperation agreement between the two countries.

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