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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un arrives in China for military parade alongside Putin and Xi

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un arrives in China for military parade alongside Putin and Xi

Summary

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un traveled to China to attend a military parade with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. This parade marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and China's fight against Japan. It is the first time Kim, Xi, and Putin are attending an event together.

Key Facts

  • Kim Jong Un arrived in Beijing by train for the military parade.
  • The parade is to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
  • Attendees include leaders from China, Russia, and North Korea.
  • This is Kim Jong Un's first time at a major international event like this.
  • North Korea has sent troops to support Russia in its conflict with Ukraine.
  • South Korea's intelligence suggests Kim is working to improve relations with China.
  • Kim's daughter, viewed as his likely heir, accompanied him to Beijing.
  • Kim last visited China in 2019, and this is his fifth visit since 2011.
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