In the telegram, Medvedev highlighted the historical significance of this occasion, praising the memory of “Korean patriots and the soldiers and officers of the Red Army, who demonstrated unparalleled courage and heroism in the struggle for Korea’s freedom and independence.” Medvedev paid special attention to the modern interaction between the two countries and their strong relations. According to the North Korean Central News Agency, Medvedev expressed confidence that the joint efforts between Russia and North Korea will further enhance their comprehensive strategic partnership. In conclusion, he wished Kim Jong Un “good health and success in his responsible activities” and the citizens of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea “prosperity and well-being.” According to the Korean agency, in a meeting with the Chairman of the State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin, the leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Kim Jong Un asked to convey his greetings to Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Russian people, and wished the Russian deputies success. The Chairman of the State Duma, Vyacheslav Volodin, leading the delegation, is on an official visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea at the invitation of the Supreme People’s Assembly. He had earlier met with the President of the Presidium of the Supreme People’s Assembly of the Republic, Choe Ryong Hae, where they discussed ways of parliamentary cooperation between the two countries. In the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, August 15 is a national holiday, Liberation Day: 80 years ago, units of the Red Army and detachments of Korean patriots defeated the Japanese Kwantung Army and liberated the Korean Peninsula. In South Korea, this holiday is also celebrated as Liberation Day.
