North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits aeronautics factory in Russia's far east
After his summit with President Vladimir Putin, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un toured a Russian far-east aeronautics factory on
After his summit with President Vladimir Putin, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un toured a Russian far-east aeronautics factory on Friday.
Published on Sep 15, 2023 01:32 PM IST 9 Photos
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a fighter jet manufacturing plant in Komsomolsk-on-Amur, located in far eastern Russia on Friday. South Korea has expressed concerns that his visit may be aimed at expanding military collaboration, possibly involving an arms-for-technology arrangement. (REUTERS)
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Kim Jong Un's visit to an aeronautics factory suggests that he is seeking something from Russia in return for supporting Putin's actions in the conflict in Ukraine. (REUTERS)
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On Tuesday, Kim Jong Un arrived in Russia aboard an armored train from North Korea. Upon reaching the Russia-North Korea border, he was greeted by officials at a nearby station. (REUTERS)
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On Wednesday, Kim Jong Un had a meeting with President Putin at the Vostochny Cosmodrome, during which they exchanged greetings with a 40-second handshake. However, on Thursday, Kim Jong Un was mostly out of the public eye and then reappeared on local time Friday. (AFP)
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