In a reply telegram sent on August 16 to Russian President Vladimir Putin, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un emphasized the pivotal role of Red Army soldiers in liberating Korea from Japanese occupation.
“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,” Kim Jong-un stated.
The North Korean leader also noted that consistent development of bilateral relations between North Korea and Russia has created “a reliable guarantee of opening a brighter future for bilateral relations.”
Additionally, on August 15, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Deputy Security Council Chairman Dmitry Medvedev sent congratulatory messages to Kim Jong-un on the occasion of North Korea’s Liberation Day from Japanese rule. In his message, Putin highlighted that the holiday symbolizes “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 joint efforts of Red Army troops and Korean patriots in achieving liberation in 1945.
