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 01How Trump’s return could transform North Korea’s quiet ties with Thailand 02How Assad’s downfall could expose secrets of North Korea-Syria military ties 03All the companies that participated in the Pyongyang Autumn Trade Fair 2024 04No Chinese firms joined North Korea’s latest trade fair dominated by Russia 05What defectors’ exam scores reveal about the quality of North Korean health care 06North Korean Il-76 cargo planes make rare flights to northeast coast 07From aid to academia: The status of foreign organizations in North Korea 08North Korea expanding rail access to airport near Wonsan mega resort: Imagery

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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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