Overview
- North Korea’s state media KCNA said Kim Jong Un will travel to China to take part in the Sept. 3 military parade marking the 80th Victory Day.
- KCNA reported the trip comes at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- South Korean outlets, including Yonhap and the JoongAng Daily, relayed the KCNA announcement with agency-supplied images.
- KCNA did not provide details on Kim’s delegation, itinerary, potential meetings, or security arrangements.
- China’s foreign ministry said Russian President Vladimir Putin will also attend the parade in Beijing next week, according to Reuters.