North Korean state media coverage of fifth Kim-Xi summit



Analysis North Korean state media coverage of fifth Kim-Xi summit Omitting ‘denuclearization’ and highlighting the socialist bond, the two stressed a united front on the international stage Rachel Minyoung Lee June 24, 2019 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Rodong Sinmun North Korean state media coverage of the fifth Kim-Xi summit in Pyongyang during June 20-21 was prominent and positive, emphasizing stronger solidarity between the two countries and deepening friendship between the two leaders. The summit also showcased a few ‘firsts,’ foreshadowed by the North’s rare “state visit” designation for Xi and Xi’s extraordinary contribution to the North Korean party daily on the eve of his visit. Some key takeaways from DPRK state media of the latest DPRK-China summit are: A lack of explicit reference to ‘denuclearization,’ implicitly acknowledging instead that the nuclear issue was 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 01New North Korean ICBM delivers big political message, and likely bigger payloads 02How North Korea-Russia ties will challenge next US president, no matter who wins 03What to make of the stunning collapse in value of North Korean won 04What to know about Kim Yong Bok, the man leading North Korean troops in Russia 05If Trump: How erratic leader’s reelection could scramble North Korea policy 06North Korea’s admission of drone incursion exposes glaring gaps in air defenses 07The war in Ukraine is transforming how Europe perceives North Korean threats 08What North Korea stands to gain by sending troops to fight in Ukraine 09Satellite imagery shows DPRK laid explosives at edge of MDL to destroy roads 10Deciphering the return of No Kwang Chol as North Korea’s minister of defense

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North Korean state media coverage of fifth Kim-Xi summit

Omitting ‘denuclearization’ and highlighting the socialist bond, the two stressed a united front on the international stage

Rachel Minyoung Lee June 24, 2019

North Korean state media coverage of fifth Kim-Xi summit

Rodong Sinmun

North Korean state media coverage of the fifth Kim-Xi summit in Pyongyang during June 20-21 was prominent and positive, emphasizing stronger solidarity between the two countries and deepening friendship between the two leaders. The summit also showcased a few ‘firsts,’ foreshadowed by the North’s rare “state visit” designation for Xi and Xi’s extraordinary contribution to the North Korean party daily on the eve of his visit.

Some key takeaways from DPRK state media of the latest DPRK-China summit are:

A lack of explicit reference to ‘denuclearization,’ implicitly acknowledging instead that the nuclear issue was

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North Korean state media coverage of fifth Kim-Xi summit

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