https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/north-korea-s-kim-russia-s-putin-reaffirm-ties-on-korean-liberation-dayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/north-korea-s-kim-russia-s-putin-reaffirm-ties-on-korean-liberation-dayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/north-korea-s-kim-russia-s-putin-reaffirm-ties-on-korean-liberation-day#u44747Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:55:58 +0000North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin have reaffirmed their ties on Korean Liberation Day. Kim Jong Un paid tribute to anti-Japanese revolutionary martyrs and sent a message to Putin, anticipating a 'more excellent future' in their relationship. The two leaders have been coordinating on regional security and strengthening their partnership.Why it mattersKorean Liberation Day marks the end of Japan's colonial rule over Korea on August 15, 1945. The day is significant for North Korea, which views the Soviet Union's contribution to its liberation