Kim Jong Un and top Russian officials, including Vyacheslav Volodin and Andrei Beloussov, attended the museum's inauguration in Pyongyang, marking one year since the Kursk operation ended.
South Korea estimates about 15,000 North Korean troops were sent, with 2,000 killed. Russia and North Korea pledged deeper military cooperation, with Moscow proposing a new cooperation plan for 2027-2031.
North Korea’s involvement has raised concerns among the U.S. and allies over potential Russian transfers of advanced technology. Experts note North Korean troops gained battlefield experience, aiding Russia’s strategy in the conflict.
Is the new Pyongyang museum a symbol of alliance or a sign of Russia's growing desperation?
Beyond weapons, what advanced military technology is Russia secretly trading for North Korean soldiers?
Could returning North Korean soldiers bring back more than just combat skills from the Ukraine war?
What does Russia's reliance on North Korean troops reveal about its own military's sustainability?
How will North Korean combat experience from Ukraine reshape the military balance on the Korean Peninsula?
How does the deepening Russia-North Korea axis challenge President Trump's plans for a Ukraine peace deal?