Pyongyang: Kim Jong Un, the top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), paid high tribute to the Cemetery of the Fallen Soldiers of the Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the CPV's entry into the DPRK to fight in the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea. This was reported by state media on Saturday.

According to Namibia Press Agency, a ceremony was held to mark the significant anniversary, during which the guard of honor of the Korean People's Army assembled at the cemetery in Hoechang County, South Phyongan Province. The national anthems of both the DPRK and China were played, as reported by the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

A flower basket bearing the name of Kim Jong Un, who is the general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK, was placed at the cemetery. Additionally, flower baskets from the WPK Central Committee and the DPRK State Affairs Commission were also laid before the cemetery in tribute.

Kim Jong Un observed a moment of silence in memory of the CPV fallen soldiers and subsequently visited the grave of Mao Anying. He placed a flower at the grave and paid homage, as detailed in the KCNA report.

The KCNA report highlighted that the CPV fallen soldiers, who supported the revolutionary war of the DPRK people at the cost of their lives, are remembered as a symbol of the valuable DPRK-China friendship. The report emphasized that the sacrifices of the Chinese people will not be forgotten by future generations.

The report further stated that the DPRK-China friendship, established through shared sacrifices, will continue to demonstrate its vitality in the ongoing struggle for independence against imperialism and in supporting the socialist cause in the future.