North Korea's Kim Jong Un travels to Beijing to watch military parade alongside Putin and Xi Jinping
Summary
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un travels to Beijing to attend a military parade with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, marking a rare gathering of key U.S. challengers.
Key Points
- Kim Jong Un is traveling to Beijing by train to attend a military parade with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- The parade commemorates the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and showcases three-way unity against the United States.
- This is Kim's first major multilateral event during his 14-year rule and his first China visit since 2019.
- North Korea has been supporting Russia's war in Ukraine by sending troops and military assistance and seeks to expand its diplomatic footing through this event.
