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Kim Jong Un’s prominence at China parade raises security concerns: ROK general
Nominee to lead South Korean military stresses need to monitor cooperation between North Korea, China and Russia
September 5, 2025
ROK lawmaker recounts cool reception from North Korean officials at China parade
DPRK delegation members reportedly turned heads and ‘sat with angry looks’ when South Koreans attempted to engage
September 4, 2025
Kim Jong Un rubs elbows with Southeast Asian heads of state during China trip
But North Korean leader does not appear to have met counterparts from Cuba and Iran, despite past friendly ties
September 4, 2025
Kim Jong Un, Xi Jinping hold talks in Beijing, day after China’s military parade
North Korean leader leaves Beijing for home after first bilateral talks with Xi since 2019
September 4, 2025
The optics of Kim Jong Un’s appearance at China’s military parade
NK News’ Shreyas Reddy discusses what Kim standing next to Xi and Putin says about DPRK’s place in evolving world order
September 4, 2025
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
