Kim Jong Un’s appearances in April largely continued the diplomatic trend which began in March, with the leader’s continued overtures to China and a summit with South Korea.

The most notable event of the month was undoubtedly the inter-Korean summit, which received extensive coverage in state media, but April also saw a symbolic concert by South Korean musicians in Pyongyang and a visit by a high-level Chinese delegation for a cultural festival as Pyongyang’s charm offensive continued. Also notable was a landmark meeting of the central committee of the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea