Russian Emergency Situations Minister Thanks North Korea for Help in Liberating Kursk Region

Alexander Kurenkov laid a wreath at the Liberation Monument and the Museum of Combat Masterpieces of Overseas Military Operations in Pyongyang.

Pyongyang, October 13. /TASS/. Russian Emergencies Minister Alexander Korenkov, in a meeting with North Korean Prime Minister Park Tae-sung, thanked North Korea for its help in liberating the Kursk region from the Ukrainian armed forces.

He said: I use this opportunity and thank the help provided by Korean soldiers and officers to Russia to liberate a part of the Kursk region.

Korenkov laid flowers at the Freedom Monument and the Memorial Museum of Combat Feats in Military Operations Abroad in Pyongyang. He also visited the museum exhibition in order to appreciate the courage of the North Korean soldiers who participated in the liberation of the Kursk region and clearing it of mines.

The minister left a message in the museum's distinguished visitors' book. He wrote: "On behalf of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia and myself, we bow to the heroes of the Korean People's Army and cherish their memory forever! Thank you for your courage and brotherly help. May the friendship between Russia and North Korea become stronger and ensure peace, security and prosperity of our people."