North Korea Shows Friendship with China: "Joseon-China Relations Will Develop into an Enviable Bond Worldwide"

On the 70th anniversary of China's participation in the Korean War, Kim Jong Un, Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of North Korea, paid tribute to the Chinese People's Volunteer Army Martyrs' Cemetery in Hoechang County, South Pyongan Province, according to a report by the Korean Central News Agency on the 22nd. Photo by Yonhap News Agency

[Asia Economy Reporter Nahana] On the 25th, North Korea showcased its friendship with China by expressing its determination to further develop North Korea-China relations on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of China's participation in the Korean War.

North Korea referred to the North Korea-China summit between Chairman Kim Jong-un and Chinese President Xi Jinping, emphasizing that the relationship with China is "a relationship that remains unshaken by any storm," and declared that it will further develop the friendship between North Korea and China into "a relationship envied by the world."

The Workers' Party organ, Rodong Sinmun, in a front-page editorial titled "The heroic feats of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army martyrs will shine forever along with the history of North Korea-China friendship," stated, "At this historic time when a bright future is unfolding on the journey of North Korea-China friendship, the peoples of the two countries are meaningfully commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army's participation in the Korean front."

It went on to describe the North Korea-China participation in the Korean War as "a clear demonstration of the combat friendship and comradely cooperation of the peoples of the two countries united as one destiny," asserting that North Korea-China relations are an unprecedented special and solid friendship.

The newspaper also expressed that "they helped our people's revolutionary war with their blood," "did not hesitate to sacrifice precious lives," and "the red blood of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army soldiers is deeply soaked into our country's hills and mountains."

It then stated, "It is the firm and unwavering will of our Party and people to vigorously advance the socialist cause with the power of North Korea-China friendship and unity."

Furthermore, it emphasized, "No matter what storms and trials come, we will always firmly join hands with the Chinese Party, government, and people on the path to defend and advance socialism, and we will continue to strive to open a comprehensive blossoming period of North Korea-China friendship in accordance with the demands of the times."

The external propaganda media 'Echo of Unification' also raised its voice in an article titled "Combat friendship firmly forged in one trench," stating, "Continuously elevating and developing North Korea-China friendship fully aligns with the interests of the peoples of the two countries and is beneficial for guaranteeing peace in Asia and the world and for the healthy development of international relations."

Earlier, Chairman Kim paid tribute by visiting the Martyrs' Cemetery of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army in Hoechang County, South Pyongan Province, and sent wreaths to the North Korea-China Friendship Tower in Pyongyang and the Martyrs' Cemetery in Shenyang, China, demonstrating the strong North Korea-China relationship.

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