Kim Jong Un's public appearances in May, June: the leader steps out



Analysis Kim Jong Un’s public appearances in May, June: the leader steps out The last two months saw a whirlwind of diplomatic engagements Fyodor Tertitskiy July 5, 2018 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Kevin Lim/THE STRAITS TIMES The June 12 summit between Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump was undoubtedly the key event of the two past months – and, perhaps, of 2018. Like April, these two months were dominated by diplomatic goings-on in the run-up to the summit, after which, Kim made another visit to China for a third summit with Xi Jinping. NK Pro’s findings regarding the Supreme Leader’s public appearances in the past two months can be summarized as follows: Kim Jong Un has continued his focus on foreign policy and diplomatic outreach. The key event was the summit with Donald Read More © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. LATEST ANALYSIS 01How Assad’s downfall could expose secrets of North Korea-Syria military ties 02All the companies that participated in the Pyongyang Autumn Trade Fair 2024 03No Chinese firms joined North Korea’s latest trade fair dominated by Russia 04What defectors’ exam scores reveal about the quality of North Korean health care 05North Korean Il-76 cargo planes make rare flights to northeast coast 06From aid to academia: The status of foreign organizations in North Korea 07North Korea expanding rail access to airport near Wonsan mega resort: Imagery 08Assad’s fall deprives North Korea of a fellow pariah, but its focus is elsewhere

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Kim Jong Un’s public appearances in May, June: the leader steps out

The last two months saw a whirlwind of diplomatic engagements

Fyodor Tertitskiy July 5, 2018

Kim Jong Un’s public appearances in May, June: the leader steps out

Kevin Lim/THE STRAITS TIMES

The June 12 summit between Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump was undoubtedly the key event of the two past months – and, perhaps, of 2018. Like April, these two months were dominated by diplomatic goings-on in the run-up to the summit, after which, Kim made another visit to China for a third summit with Xi Jinping.

NK Pro’s findings regarding the Supreme Leader’s public appearances in the past two months can be summarized as follows:

Kim Jong Un has continued his focus on foreign policy and diplomatic outreach. The key event was the summit with Donald

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05North Korean Il-76 cargo planes make rare flights to northeast coast
06From aid to academia: The status of foreign organizations in North Korea
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