FILE PHOTO: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends the 12th Plenary Session of the 8th Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, in Pyongyang, North Korea, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency on June 24, 2025. KCNA via REUTERS/File Photo
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Kim Vows to Root Out 'Evil,' Praises Troops Fighting With Russia

  • Kim Jong Un criticized "lazy" officials and vowed to root out "evil" during a meeting of top brass.
  • He praised North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine, calling them "ever-victorious."
  • The three-day central committee meeting discussed policy and plans for a 2026 ruling party congress.
  • Analysts believe North Korea receives financial aid and military technology from Russia for its troop deployment.
  • Kim also emphasized modernizing the country's defenses amidst global geopolitical and technological changes.

Why It Matters: Kim Jong Un's internal crackdown and Russia alliance signal North Korea's strategic direction.

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