North Korean leader Kim Jong Un conducted an on-site inspection of a major memorial project under construction, underscoring the importance of honoring the country’s military legacy and reinforcing national unity through historical commemoration. The visit took place at the future Memorial Museum of Combat Feats at the Overseas Military Operations in North Korea.
Kim, who serves as general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and head of state, was received by senior party officials, including department director Ju Chang Il, as well as commanding officers and construction personnel involved in the project. Touring the site, he reviewed progress on the building, artistic installations, and sculptural elements designed to commemorate the actions of North Korean troops.
During the inspection, Kim praised the exterior sculptural decorations, saying they effectively preserved the thematic character intended to highlight what he described as the bravery and collective heroism of soldiers from the Korean People’s Army who participated in overseas missions. He stated that their actions should be permanently recorded in history as symbols of national strength and invincibility.
Kim characterized the museum not merely as an architectural structure but as an expression of respect from the party, state, and people toward what he called the “sacred souls” of fallen fighters. He described the site as a platform of dignity meant to honor their lives and elevate their legacy for future generations.
Emphasizing the need for ideological and artistic precision, Kim outlined tasks for refining the project and urged service members, designers, and builders to approach the work with a deep sense of responsibility. He called for the museum to be completed as a lasting monument representative of the era and an enduring symbol of the achievements and immortality of those who died in military service.
