North Korea is constructing memorials for its soldiers who died fighting for Russia in Russia's Kursk region, according to a post on X by user @prestonstew_ shared during the reporting window from 10:16 AM to 1:16 PM UTC on January 26, 2026. The memorials honor North Korean troops deployed to support Russian forces in the Kursk area, as reported in the X post within the three-hour period. No additional details on the memorials' locations, completion timelines, or official statements from North Korean authorities were provided in the source during this window.
