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North Korea Joins Russia’s Victory Day Parade, Displaying Military Ties

North Korean troops marched in Russia's Victory Day parade for the first time, showcasing deepening military ties between Pyongyang and Moscow. South Korea's unification ministry noted this display of military bond. The parade followed a strategic partnership treaty signed in June 2024 between North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Kim sent a congratulatory message reaffirming commitment to the alliance.

Key Points: N. Korea Marches in Russia's Victory Day Parade: Seoul

  • North Korea first time in Russia's Victory Day parade
  • Troops marched at Red Square in Moscow
  • 15,000 combat troops deployed to support Russia
  • Kim Jong-un reaffirms commitment to Russia alliance
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North Korea marches in Russia's Victory Day parade in show of military bond: Seoul

North Korean troops marched in Russia's Victory Day parade for the first time, showcasing deepening military bonds between Pyongyang and Moscow.

"By marching in Russia's Victory Day parade for the first time, North Korea showed off its military ties with Russia - Yoon Min-ho"

Seoul, May 11

The South Korea's unification ministry said on Monday that North Korea's participation in Russia's Victory Day parade was to display the two nations' deepening military ties.

"By marching in Russia's Victory Day parade for the first time, North Korea showed off its military ties with Russia," Yoon Min-ho, the ministry's spokesperson, said at a regular briefing.

On Saturday, North Korean troops marched at Red Square in Moscow, carrying their national flag alongside a banner marking Victory Day, which commemorates the Soviet victory over Germany in World War II.

"The Korean People's Army combined ground, naval and air forces contingent joined in the Moscow Victory Day Parade," the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Sunday, adding that the march took place at Moscow's invitation.

Following the parade, Russian President Vladimir Putin met the contingent commander and "expressed his gratitude," the KCNA added.

The parade marked the first time North Korean troops have publicly marched on Russian soil in such a ceremony, Yonhap news agency reported.

Pyongyang deployed around 15,000 combat troops to support Russia in the war after North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a strategic partnership treaty in June 2024.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent a congratulatory message to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Russia's Victory Day celebration, reaffirming Pyongyang's commitment to prioritising and deepening ties with Moscow, state media reported Saturday.

Kim also extended his "sincerest congratulations" on the occasion of the 81st Victory Day and expressed satisfaction with the current "brilliant history of independence, dignity, peace and prosperity" shared by the two countries, according to the North's state media, Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

"Reaffirming the stand of the government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to give top priority to and steadily develop the alliance-like comprehensive strategic partnership between our two countries, I affirm once again that we will always faithfully fulfil the obligations under the inter-state treaty between the DPRK and Russia," Kim said, using the North's official name.

- IANS

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Priya S
Russia is literally using North Korean troops in Ukraine war now? This is a serious escalation. India should not get dragged into this mess. We have our own neighborhood challenges to focus on, like China's aggression. Stay neutral but vigilant. 🇮🇳
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Rohit L
Victory Day parade with North Korean troops? Irony is not lost. Russia fought against fascism in WWII, and now they're cozying up with a dictatorship that starves its own people. India should take lessons from this - never compromise on democratic values for short-term gains.
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Siddharth F
As an Indian, I'm watching this closely. Russia is our long-time partner, but this relationship with North Korea is going too far. Kim Jong-un is literally sending troops to die for Putin's war. India must reassess its military dependence on Russia. Not a good look at all.
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Arun Y
North Korea marching in Red Square... feels like we're living in a weird alternate timeline. India should focus on building stronger ties with the US and Japan to counter this new axis of authoritarian states. Our security depends on it. 🙏
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Kavya N
South Korea must be feeling very uncomfortable. India should stand with Seoul in this. The world cannot normalize North Korea's involvement in Ukraine. Also, 15000 troops is massive! This is not just a parade, it's a deployment. Very dangerous situation.

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