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Kim Jong Un grins as Xi and Putin talk ‘immortality’ in hot mic moment
Audio captures North Korean leader’s interpreter translating conversation about organ transplants and living forever
September 4, 2025
Trump says relations with DPRK, Russia, China to be tested in ‘next week or two’
US leader comments on China military parade as North Korean media offers limited report on Kim’s time in Beijing so far
September 4, 2025
Once a pariah, Kim Jong Un flaunts powerful friends at China’s military parade
North Korean leader used his first multilateral event to align with bloc challenging the US in a polarized world
September 3, 2025
At China’s parade, Kim Jong Un shared spotlight so he can shine all the brighter
North Korean leader bet that standing with Xi and Putin would prove he’s a great statesman, not dilute his prominence
September 3, 2025
Kim Jong Un, Vladimir Putin discuss Ukraine war after Beijing military parade
Russian leader thanks North Korean counterpart for military support during 2.5-hour meeting, inviting him to visit
September 3, 2025
Kim Jong Un meets Belarusian leader in Beijing, invites him to North Korea
DPRK leader tells Lukashenko he can visit ‘at any convenient time’ during conversation ahead of Chinese military parade
September 3, 2025
Kim Jong Un stands center stage with Xi, Putin at China’s military parade
Trump accuses North Korea, Russia and China of ‘conspiring’ against US but offers ‘warmest regards’ to three leaders
September 3, 2025
Kim Jong Un and daughter arrive in Beijing ahead of military parade
North Korean leader set to watch parade of nuclear missiles alongside Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin on Wednesday
September 2, 2025
Kim Jong Un to seek Chinese support in Beijing to hedge against Moscow: NIS
ROK spy agency says North Korean leader also wants to get Xi’s backing ahead of potential talks with US
September 2, 2025
Lee Jae-myung to give UN speech on ‘Korean Peninsula’ vision this month
South Korean president likely to outline North Korea policy vision when he attends General Assembly in late September
September 2, 2025
