Kim Jong-un makes surprise China border trip, fuelling summit speculation once again
SEOUL, Oct 24 — North Korean leader Kim Jong-un appears to have arrived on an unannounced visit to the Chinese bor...
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un made an unannounced trip to the Chinese border city of Dandong this week, according to South Korean sources. The visit, believed to have included a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, came via a recently opened border bridge that symbolizes growing economic ties between the two nations. Kim's purpose for the trip remains unclear, but it has sparked speculation about a potential U.S.-North Korea summit in November.
Neither North Korea nor China confirmed the details of Kim's visit, which took place despite long-standing tensions between the two countries.
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