Relatives of fallen North Koreans get their own street

TT

Published 07.48

 

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un cuts the ribbon at the inauguration of a new street in the capital Pyongyang on Sunday. Behind him stands his daughter, believed to be named Kim Ju-Ae. Photo: Kcna/Kns Via AP/TT

The North Korean dictator has inaugurated a new street in Pyongyang – reserved for relatives of those killed in Russia’s war against Ukraine.

Kim Jong-Un and his daughter Kim Ju-Ae, likely successor to their father, cut the ribbon for the new street on Sunday. The homes will house family members of North Koreans who have fallen “abroad,” according to state-run media in the closed country.

“The party and the government are taking all necessary measures to ensure that these families live a dignified life,” Kim said in a speech.

During the ceremony, Kim and his daughter, believed to be around 13 years old, greeted relatives of the fallen.

North Korea has sent at least 10,000 soldiers to support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. According to the regime in Pyongyang, more than 400 of them have been killed. South Korea estimates the number of dead at around 3,000.