North Korea has intensified propaganda glorifying troops sent to Russia’s war in Ukraine, expanding memorials and a new museum to bolster internal unity and dampen potential public discontent, with state media portraying the effort as a patriotic duty.

Kim Jong Un pledged to repay the so‑called ‘young martyrs’ and honor their sacrifice, continuing a broad campaign to glorify the troops deployed to support Russia’s war.

Kim and the party promised measures to ensure the families of soldiers live with pride and receive state preferential treatment, framing the support as part of a larger patriotic narrative.

The reported images come from state media and cannot be independently verified, a typical limitation when relying on official sources.

Rodong Sinmun emphasizes ongoing state support for bereaved families as part of the broader effort to honor fallen soldiers.

State media shows Kim Jong Un touring the new district and Saeppyol Street with his daughter, reinforcing the narrative of honoring the ‘young martyrs’ and promoting patriotic unity.

Analysts view the inauguration timing as a calculated political signal ahead of the ruling party congress, using the project to justify soldier deployments and demonstrate state support for families.

The housing project and memorial initiatives are positioned ahead of a major ruling party congress later in February, where Kim is expected to outline domestic and foreign policy goals and tighten control.

A newly completed housing district in Pyongyang, Saeppyol Street, is designed for families of soldiers killed or wounded while fighting for Russia, with a ceremony marking the completion attended by Kim.

Kim expressed hope that the families live happily in the new housing and take pride in their sons and husbands, stressing the urgency of completing the project to provide comfort.

Seoul-based intelligence suggests thousands of North Korean troops have been sent to support Russia, with thousands killed or wounded and potential military benefits from Russian support and combat experience; Kim has signaled alignment with Moscow.

State media frames the project as part of a broader propaganda effort to glorify the military and strengthen internal cohesion amid external tensions.