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 Friday.

Published on: Sep 15, 2023 1:32 PM IST

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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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Putin informed Russian state TV after the summit that Kim Jong Un would be visiting an aircraft plant in Komsomolsk-on-Amur and proceeding to Vladivostok to observe Russia's Pacific Fleet, a university, and other facilities.  (AP)

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The summit between Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin on Wednesday was held at the Vostochny Cosmodrome, which stands as Russia's primary domestic launch center.  (REUTERS)

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After their meeting, Putin informed Russian media that Kim Jong Un would be traveling to Vladivostok to visit Russia's Pacific Fleet, a university, and other facilities.  (AFP)

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In this photo released by the governor of the Russian far eastern region of Khabarovsky Krai region Mikhail Degtyarev telegram channel, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, center, poses for a photo after visiting Russian aircraft plant that builds fighter jets in Komsomolsk-on-Amur, about 6,200 kilometers (3,900 miles) east of Moscow, Russia. (The governor of the Russian far eastern region of Khabarovsky Krai region Mikhail Degtyarev telegram channel via AP) (AP)

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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced on Thursday that Kim Jong Un's visit would extend for a few more days, without providing additional details.  (AP)