Kim Jong Un, the top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), paid solemn tribute to fallen Chinese soldiers on Friday during a visit to a martyrs' cemetery in Hoechang County. The gesture marked the 75th anniversary of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army (CPV) entering the DPRK to support its wartime efforts during the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea.
The sprawling 90,000-square-meter memorial site, completed in 1975, features statues, inscriptions, and vivid reliefs commemorating the CPV's contributions. Kim's visit underscored the historical alliance between the DPRK and the Chinese mainland during the conflict, which remains a cornerstone of bilateral relations.
Analysts note the commemoration highlights enduring cross-border solidarity, offering insights into regional geopolitical dynamics. The event also resonates with diaspora communities and historians studying Asia's 20th-century conflicts.
