Overview

• North Korean defense minister No Gwan Chol vowed "full support" for Russia’s government, military, and people as they defend sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national interests under President Vladimir Putin.
• The statement was delivered in Moscow during a joint appearance with Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov.
• Belousov and No Gwan Chol inaugurated a sculptural composition titled "Allies. Fighters of Korea" at the Main Temple of the Armed Forces.
• The monument honors Korean partisans who fought alongside the Red Army in World War II, invoking shared wartime history.
• No Gwan Chol described the relationship as comprehensive and future-focused under the leadership of Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin, according to the Russian Defense Ministry’s account.