North Korea has completed Saeppyol Street, a new housing district in Pyongyang for families of soldiers killed while fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. Leader Kim Jong Un attended the completion ceremony with his daughter, promising to repay the "young martyrs" who sacrificed for their country.

North Korea has deployed thousands of troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine, with South Korea's intelligence estimating 6,000 casualties among its forces. This housing development represents Pyongyang's intensified propaganda efforts to glorify its military contributions while potentially curbing domestic discontent.

The construction comes as North Korea prepares for a major ruling party congress later this month, where Kim is expected to announce his policy goals for the next five years. The development underscores the strategic alignment between Pyongyang and Moscow in their confrontations with Washington.