North Korean leader Kim Jong-un arrived in Beijing on Tuesday aboard his private armored train, marking a rare overseas trip ahead of China’s high-profile military parade at Tiananmen Square. The event, commemorating the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender and the end of World War II, will feature dozens of world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, standing alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Kim, accompanied by Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui and senior officials, is expected to make his multilateral diplomatic debut by appearing shoulder to shoulder with Xi and Putin. South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) noted that Kim may also hold separate summits with both leaders on the sidelines to bolster ties and secure economic assistance from Beijing.
The visit underscores Kim’s effort to restore North Korea-China relations, strained by Pyongyang’s deepening military cooperation with Moscow, including arms support for Russia’s war in Ukraine. Analysts suggest the trip is aimed at widening Kim’s diplomatic leverage as prospects grow for renewed dialogue with the United States.
Russian and South Korean reports indicate the Kremlin may discuss a potential Kim-Putin summit during his stay in Beijing, signaling a united front among Pyongyang, Moscow, and Beijing. The highly symbolic parade appearance is expected to project trilateral solidarity and reaffirm North Korea’s relevance on the global stage.
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