The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) stated on May 10 that the "81st anniversary celebration of the Great Patriotic War victory" took place in Moscow's Red Square the previous day, with the "Korean People's Army combined forces participating at the invitation of Russia."
Army Colonel Choi Young-hoon led the troops in the march, and Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his gratitude to the commanders after the parade concluded.
The Workers' Party's official newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, also covered the event extensively with photographs, detailing the atmosphere on-site.
The newspaper reported, "As the song 'The Struggle for Justice' was played, the Russian flag and the victory banner appeared in the square," and included excerpts from President Putin's speech.
It added, "The troops of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, who displayed immortal feats in battles to liberate Kursk, marched alongside the Russian military units."
Additionally, the newspaper noted that President Putin met with veterans, participants of the special military operation, and commanders of the People's Army who took part in the parade.
The report also highlighted that President Putin issued a congratulatory letter on May 6 in honor of Victory Day, including parts of its content, emphasizing the significance of the event.
On the same day in Pyongyang, members of the Russian embassy in North Korea visited the Liberation Tower to lay flowers in commemoration of Victory Day. The Liberation Tower symbolizes the Soviet soldiers who died fighting to expel Japanese forces from the Korean Peninsula in 1945.
During the ceremony, held with North Korean honor guards present, participants observed a moment of silence while the national anthems of Russia and North Korea were played in tribute to the Soviet heroes.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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