May 07, 2024
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Swords and statues: North Korea shows off world leaders’ gifts to Kim Jong Un

DPRK state media newly revealed that Xi Xinping gave Kim Jong Un a bronze bust in his own image as a gift last year

Chinese President Xi Jinping gifted Kim Jong Un a large bronze bust in the North Korean leader's image last summer during a visit to Pyongyang, according to newly-revealed images aired on North Korean state TV.

The bust appeared in a new Oct. 5 program on Korean Central Television (KCTV), which showcased gifts given to Kim that are now on display in the International Friendship Exhibition. The program showed off presents given by world leaders during top-level summits in recent years, as well as gifts given by smaller friendship groups and international organizations.

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