The slow train from North Korea: How Kim Jong Un travels to China
Summary
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un travels to China by his signature bulletproof green train, a safer and more comfortable mode with specialized carriages for security, amenities, and meetings.
Key Points
- Kim Jong Un uses a specially equipped, slow but secure green train for international visits, including to China, Vietnam, and Russia.
- The train includes specialized carriages such as a bedroom, office, restaurant, and space for security and medical staff.
- Crossing into China involves the use of a Chinese locomotive due to the local rail system, with the train reaching speeds up to 80 kph there.
- North Korea's founding leader Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il also traveled extensively by train, making such journeys a key element of state propaganda.
