Kim Jong Un Welcomes Back North Korean Soldiers Returning From Fighting For Russia

North Korea staged a big ceremony for soldiers returning from fighting in Russia, video from state media showed. Nine of them died, according to the official report. Video from state broadcaster KRT on Friday showed North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hugging the soldiers, as well as laying a white flower in front of portraits of the nine who died in combat. The event took place at a giant building close to the centre of the North Korean capital Pyongyang, called the April 25 House of Culture. It often hosts official events and military-related events.