North Korea held a large-scale commemoration event, awarding state honors to the People's Army commanders and soldiers deployed in the Russia-Ukraine war.

In particular, Kim Jong Un, the Chairperson of the State Affairs Commission, shed tears while caressing the portraits of the fallen soldiers and comforting their bereaved families, highlighting the image of a benevolent leader.

Kim Jong-un, the Chairman of North Korea's State Affairs, commemorates the 'martyrs' who sacrificed themselves in overseas operations and expresses his sadness for not being able to protect the precious sons, conveying his condolences to the bereaved families, as reported by Korean Central TV on the 22nd./Courtesy of Korean Central TV.

The Korean Central News Agency reported on the 22nd that a ceremony to award state honors to the commanders and soldiers of the People's Army overseas operation units was held at the headquarters of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea.

Kim Jong Un stepped forward to speak, stating, "The success of the deployed troops is a contribution that safeguards the great honor of the People's Army and provides collateral for the existence and development of the nation," evaluating it as "an event in the history of world warfare."

He also praised, "After the most rigorous verification in over 70 years of history, the reputation of undefeated victories has been confirmed," and added, "Now, any army that faces our army will not escape their fate of utter defeat."

The North Korean Labor Party's organ, Rodong Sinmun, reports that Kim Jong-un, the General Secretary of the Party, awards the national commendation to key commanders of the Korean People's Army overseas operations unit who returned home on the 22nd./Courtesy of Pyongyang Rodong Newspaper.

The Commissioner emphasized that the deployment was a "political decision for the fate and future of the motherland," mentioning a "victorious conclusion," but did not disclose the actual withdrawal timeline.

He continued, stating, "Hostile countries are making their intentions to disrupt the balance of the Korean Peninsula clear," and outlined "the modernization and strengthening of military power and the completion of war preparations" as key tasks.

During the award ceremony, the title of Republic Hero was awarded to soldiers who demonstrated heroic feats in battle, and the Commissioner personally attached hero medals next to the portraits of the fallen.

On the wall of remembrance installed in the building, 101 portraits of the fallen soldiers were displayed, and the Commissioner bent down to thank the bereaved families while comforting the children of the deceased.

Following the award ceremony, a celebratory performance and banquet were held at the April 25 Culture Hall, and the Commissioner was featured in media reports watching a video with moist eyes.

Experts analyze that this event aims to highlight the legitimacy of participation in the war and strengthen internal unity while also blocking a decline in morale and public sentiment due to prolonged deployment and significant losses.

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