North Korea's Kim returns home after visit to Chinese border city
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un returned home on Saturday after a day-long trip to the Chinese border city of Dandong, Beijing’s state media reported , though the purpose of the unannounced visit was not immediately clear. Kim is thought to have crossed into China via a major border bridge that officially opened last week — 12 years after its completion — deepening economic ties between China and…
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the Chinese border city of Dandong on Saturday, as reported by Beijing's state media. The purpose of his unannounced trip remains unclear. Kim crossed into China via a major border bridge that officially opened last week, strengthening economic ties between the two nations. The visit coincided with the anniversary of Chinese troops entering the Korean War.
Kim reportedly met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, and was accompanied by Wang Huning, Beijing's top political adviser. Wang conveyed President Xi Jinping's "cordial greetings and best wishes" to Kim. The visit took place near Xi's recent visit to North Korea, and analysts suggest Kim may have pressed China to expedite commitments discussed during Xi's trip.
Kim also urged his military to become the strongest in the world, following a recent explosion in the Demilitarized Zone that strained relations with South Korea. Despite long-standing sanctions, North Korea has acknowledged its nuclear status in law, and analysts suggest China has moved towards implicit acceptance of North Korea's nuclear arsenal.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- North Korea's Kim returns home after visit to Chinese border city channelnewsasia.com
- South Korea invites North for military talks over border aljazeera.com
