April 19, 2024
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Kim Jong Un en route to Russia for summit with Vladimir Putin, state media says

North Korean leader leaves Pyongyang "at early dawn" via private train

Updated 1030 KST to include details of Kim Jong Un's arrival at the Russian border

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Wednesday left Pyongyang by private train for what will be his first ever summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on the same day.

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