State visit: North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un arrives in China
Kim Jong Un is said to have traveled to the Chinese border town of Dandong via a newly inaugurated border bridge. His visit coincides with a historic anniversary in the Korean War.
Seoul reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has unexpectedly arrived in the Chinese border city of Dandong. According to an unnamed government source in Seoul cited by Yonhap, Kim entered via a recently inaugurated border bridge and met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang. The bridge, officially opened this month, is intended to revive trade and economic ties between the two nations after years of tension.
Chinese and North Korean authorities have yet to confirm Kim's visit. Kim's trip to China coincides with the anniversary of China's entry into the Korean War, which China refers to as "War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea." It is unclear whether Kim will participate in the commemorative ceremonies or if Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the event.
During the Korean War (1950-53), Chinese troops fought alongside North Korea against South Korea and the U.S.-led UN forces.
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