Kim Jong Un Vows Victory in Anti-US Struggle on Korean War Anniversary

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un marked the anniversary of the Korean War armistice, which North Korea calls "Victory Day," by reaffirming the country's commitment to achieving victory in its ongoing "anti-imperialist, anti-U.S." struggle. During ceremonies and visits to war memorials, including the Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum and the Friendship Tower honoring Chinese soldiers, Kim pledged to build a strong army and a prosperous nation. The events were marked by patriotic celebrations in Pyongyang, including fireworks and military meetings. The armistice, signed in 1953, ended active fighting but did not result in a formal peace treaty, and South Korea does not hold major commemorative events on this date. Amid these commemorations, North Korea's alliance with Russia remains significant, with thousands of North Korean troops reportedly deployed to Russia's Kursk region to assist in the Ukraine conflict, and further deployments are anticipated. Kim's statements and actions underscore Pyongyang's defiance of international sanctions and its role as a key military ally to Russia, heightening geopolitical tensions in Northeast Asia.