# Deputy defense minister notes Korean army’s special role in Kursk Region’s liberation

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- TASS, 2026-10-13 21:08 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/defense/2201643

> Russian Deputy Defense Minister Vitaly Shulika said Korean military personnel played a special role in liberating the Kursk Region from Ukrainian forces, clearing mines and restoring infrastructure. At a reception marking 78 years of diplomatic relations, he said ties between Russia and North Korea are in one of their best periods in history.