{"id":12349,"date":"2026-02-16T11:05:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T11:05:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inernews.online\/?p=12349"},"modified":"2026-02-16T11:05:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T11:05:16","slug":"north-koreas-kim-unveils-homes-for-families-of-fallen-soldiers-kim-jong-un-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inernews.online\/?p=12349","title":{"rendered":"North Korea\u2019s Kim unveils homes for families of fallen soldiers | Kim Jong Un News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-dates\">\n<p><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Published On 16 Feb 2026<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">16 Feb 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-share\" data-testid=\"rich-share\">\n<div class=\"rich-share__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"rich-share__button-wrapper\"><button class=\"rich-share__button row\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><\/p>\n<p>Click here to share on social media<\/p>\n<p><svg class=\"icon icon--share2 icon--primary icon--16 \" viewbox=\"0 0 20 16\" version=\"1.1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><title>share2<\/title><path fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11.688 9.048c-.659 0-1.252.282-1.673.733l-4.92-2.45c.016-.115.028-.232.028-.352 0-.117-.011-.23-.027-.343l4.913-2.423a2.285 2.285 0 0 0 1.68.739C12.964 4.952 14 3.899 14 2.6 14 1.302 12.965.25 11.688.25S9.377 1.302 9.377 2.601c0 .117.01.23.027.343L4.49 5.367a2.285 2.285 0 0 0-1.68-.739C1.536 4.628.5 5.681.5 6.979c0 1.299 1.035 2.35 2.312 2.35.659 0 1.252-.281 1.673-.731l4.92 2.45a2.357 2.357 0 0 0-.029.351c0 1.299 1.035 2.351 2.312 2.351S14 12.698 14 11.399s-1.035-2.35-2.312-2.35Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"rich-share__social-text\">Share<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\">\n<p>North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has showcased a newly constructed residential street for families of soldiers who have died fighting in Russia\u2019s war in Ukraine, according to state media.<\/p>\n<p>Intelligence agencies from South Korea and Western nations have reported that North Korea has dispatched thousands of soldiers to fight for Russia, and Seoul estimated they have suffered 2,000 casualties.<\/p>\n<p>Experts suggested North Korea receives financial aid, military technology and essential supplies from Russia in exchange for this support.<\/p>\n<p>Its official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) released photographs showing Kim touring the new homes on Saeppyol Street in Pyongyang with his daughter, Ju Ae, widely regarded as his heir apparent.<\/p>\n<p>South Korea\u2019s intelligence agency recently claimed she has been \u201cdesignated as a successor\u201d, citing her involvement in high-profile events with her father.<\/p>\n<p>One image depicted families inspecting utilities in their new apartments.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe new street has been built thanks to the ardent desire of our motherland, which wishes that \u2026 its excellent sons who defended the most sacred things by sacrificing their most valuable things will live forever,\u201d Kim said in a speech released by KCNA.<\/p>\n<p>Although Monday\u2019s report did not mention Russia, Kim recently pledged to \u201cunconditionally support\u201d all policies and decisions made by Russian President Vladimir Putin.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBefore their death, the heroic martyrs must have pictured in their mind\u2019s eye their dear families living in the ever-prospering country,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:22px\">The unveiling preceded the ruling Workers\u2019 Party congress in Pyongyang, the nation\u2019s most significant political event, scheduled this month. Observers are closely monitoring Kim\u2019s announcements on foreign and domestic policy directions as well as whether Ju Ae will be granted any official party titles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Hong Min, an analyst at the Korea Institute for National Unification, told the AFP news agency that the timing of the street inauguration represents a \u201chighly calculated political move to justify its soldier deployment\u201d before the party congress.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt visualises the state providing tangible compensation to the families of fallen soldiers \u2026 as a symbolic showcase,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Published On 16 Feb 202616 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has showcased a newly constructed residential street for families of soldiers who have died fighting in Russia\u2019s war in Ukraine, according to state media. 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