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YONGYANG, NORTH KOREA – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has declared that the country will achieve victory in its ongoing "anti-imperialist and anti-US" struggles. His remarks came as North Korea marked the anniversary of the Korean War armistice on Sunday, a day the nation calls "Victory Day," according to state media.
July 27 is a significant date for North Korea, commemorating the armistice agreement signed in 1953 with the United States and China. This agreement officially ended the fighting in the three-year Korean War. While North Korea celebrates this day as a victory, South Korea does not mark the occasion with major events.
During a recent visit to a war museum, Mr. Kim expressed his firm belief that North Korea and its people would undoubtedly succeed in building a strong, prosperous nation and emerge triumphant in their confrontation with "anti-imperialist" forces and the United States. He also visited memorials honouring veterans of the 1950-53 war, including a monument dedicated to Chinese soldiers who fought alongside North Koreans. Additionally, state media reported he met with soldiers from an artillery regiment to celebrate the day.
North Korea's leader’s comments come amidst the country's active involvement alongside Russia in the conflict in Ukraine. Thousands of North Korean troops have reportedly been sent to Russia's Kursk region, and Pyongyang has also supplied Russia with military equipment. South Korea has suggested that North Korea might send even more troops in the coming months.
The 1953 armistice agreement, signed by North Korea, the United States (representing United Nations forces supporting South Korea), and China, effectively drew a border that divided the Korean peninsula roughly equally. This agreement restored a balance after significant advances and retreats by both sides during the devastating conflict.
As North Korea commemorates its past, its leader's defiant words point to an unwavering future focus.
