Overview
- KCNA reported that Kim inspected large combat sculptures and bas-relief panels on January 25 at the Mansudae Art Studio in Pyongyang.
- He examined a symbolic tower, main group sculpture, subsidiary theme groups, and decorative engravings intended for the new Memorial Museum of Combat Feats at the Overseas Military Operations.
- Released photos showed soldiers in full gear depicted at two to three times life-size as Kim urged the highest artistic standards to honor the fallen.
- The museum project began in October, and Kim held a ceremonial visit to the construction site earlier in January to mark initial work.
- External reporting has estimated that North Korea sent more than 10,000 troops to support Russia in the war, with thousands believed killed in action.