Kim Jong Un Makes Surprise China Trip over New Yalu Bridge
- On Saturday, North Korean leader Kim Jong crossed the New Yalu River Bridge into Dandong, China, where Chinese Premier Li Qiang received him for a brief visit.
- The trip coincides with Sunday, October 25, marking the anniversary of China's entry into the Korean War, timing that reflects closer economic ties through the newly opened trade bridge.
- Kim's arrival via road, rather than his usual armored train, demonstrates the bridge is now operational for heavy trade, according to analysts at the Liaoning Academy of Social Sciences.
- Recent munitions shipments to Russia have provided Moscow-sourced technology and hard currency, potentially reducing Pyongyang's historical economic dependence on Beijing despite this visit emphasizing regional trade.
- South Korean officials see chances for a fourth meeting between President Donald Trump and Kim at next month's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen fading this year.
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AlKhaleej TodayKim 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 border city of Dandong, a government source in Seoul and South...
Kim Jong Un moved on Saturday to Dandong, a Chinese city on the border with North Korea, crossing the newly opened bridge linking the two countries, reported South Korean press agency Yonhap.
Ruling Party Intelligence Committee Ranking Member: Kim Jong-un Meets Premier Li Qiang in China. Rep. Yoon Gun-young of the Democratic Party of Korea, the ruling party ranking member of the National Assembly Intelligence Committee, stated via a press release on the 24th that it is being confirmed that North Korean Chairman Kim Jong-un met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang. Chairman Kim's visit to China [will take place] next month in China...
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