North Korea Breaks Ground on Museum Honoring 'Liberation' of Russia's Kursk Region

Kim Jong Un marks the start of a new museum celebrating North Korea's military exploits in Russia. The project deepens ties between the two countries and highlights their growing cooperation.

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2025 October 28 . 9:05 PM

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In the image there is a book with army tank and jeeps on it, it seems like a war along with a text... — In the image there is a book with army tank and jeeps on it, it seems like a war along with a text above it.

North Korea Breaks Ground on Museum Honoring 'Liberation' of Russia's Kursk Region

North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un, has initiated a significant project to honor its military personnel. He announced plans to construct a museum in Pyongyang dedicated to Korean People's Army (KPA) servicemen who allegedly took part in a military operation to 'liberate Russia's Kursk region'.

The groundbreaking ceremony for this 'Memorial Museum of Combat Exploits in the Overseas Military Operation' took place on October 23, 2025. Kim Jong Un and the Russian Ambassador to North Korea, Alexander Matsegora, were present at the event, along with other officials. The museum aims to preserve the 'miraculous victory' and 'brilliant military exploits' achieved by the soldiers in the 'overseas military operation'.

Kim Jong Un also met with wounded servicemen who had recovered after participating in the operation, expressing his gratitude for their sacrifices. Analysts previously suspected that North Korea's newest intercontinental ballistic missile, the Hwasong-20, was developed with technical support from Russia, hinting at the depth of their military cooperation.

The museum, a symbol of North Korea's military prowess, is expected to serve as historical evidence of the DPRK's 'powerfulness' and strengthen the long-term friendship between the DPRK and Russia. Kim Jong Un's announcement underscores the importance North Korea places on its military achievements and its relationship with Russia.