Kim Jong Un says North Korea ‘inspired’ by China’s success in border city visit



News Kim Jong Un says North Korea ‘inspired’ by China’s success in border city visit Pyongyang and Beijing promote joint stance against ‘U.S. aggression’ weeks before Trump visits China Colin Zwirko October 25, 2026 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Kim Jong Un and Wang Huning on the New Yalu River Bridge (Amnok River Bridge) on Oct. 24 \| Image: KCNA (Oct. 25, 2026) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country is “inspired” by China’s success during a visit to the Chinese border city of Dandong on Saturday marking the 76th anniversary of China entering the Korean War, according to DPRK state media. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Sunday on Kim’s visit to the “Memorial Hall of the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea” and the Huanghai Bus factory in Dandong, after Chinese state media publicized the events on Saturday night. KCNA also reported details of Kim’s talks with Wang Huning, the third-highest ranking member under leader © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Have follow-up questions? Ask NK PRO's Intelligence Suite to learn more. How does Kim Jong Un’s Dandong visit reflect current DPRK–China political, economic, and security cooperation? This question is generated by AI and could contain mistakes. Get the Daily Update & Podcast Updates Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

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Kim Jong Un says North Korea ‘inspired’ by China’s success in border city visit

Pyongyang and Beijing promote joint stance against ‘U.S. aggression’ weeks before Trump visits China

Colin Zwirko October 25, 2026

Kim Jong Un says North Korea ‘inspired’ by China’s success in border city visit

Kim Jong Un and Wang Huning on the New Yalu River Bridge (Amnok River Bridge) on Oct. 24 | Image: KCNA (Oct. 25, 2026)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country is “inspired” by China’s success during a visit to the Chinese border city of Dandong on Saturday marking the 76th anniversary of China entering the Korean War, according to DPRK state media.

The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Sunday on Kim’s visit to the “Memorial Hall of the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea” and the Huanghai Bus factory in Dandong, after Chinese state media publicized the events on Saturday night.

KCNA also reported details of Kim’s talks with Wang Huning, the third-highest ranking member under leader

Kim Jong Un says North Korea ‘inspired’ by China’s success in border city visit

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