Friday, May 7, 2010

North Korea's Kim Jong-il Ends His Trip To China

A vehicle, part of a convoy carrying North Korean leader Kim Jong-il, leaves Tianjin railway station

Rare Glimpse Of Kim Jong Il Shows North Korean Dictator In Good Health -- Times Online

The world has been given a rare glimpse of the reclusive leader of North Korea after he emerged from his Stalinist stronghold to visit his nearest and closest allies in Communist-ruled China.

Only after Kim Jong Il had returned home on his special armoured train today did the two state news agencies announce that the 68-year-old strongman had been touring China since Monday. He had been stalked by the foreign media since he crossed the border but the only pictures were a couple of slightly fuzzy shots snatched as he left a hotel.

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More News On Kim Jong-il's Trip To China

North Korean Leader Reaffirms Denuclearization Pledge -- Global Security Newswire
North Korea set to resume nuclear disarmament talks, says China -- The Guardian
Kim leaves China after affirming return to stalled nuclear talks -- Gulf News
Report: China, Iran, North Korea have formed strategic alliance -- World Tribune
Witness: A day chasing North Korea's camera-shy Kim -- Reuters
Secret China visit: All aboard Kim Jong-il's luxury train -- Christian Science Monitor
China's embrace of North Korea's Kim irks neighbours -- Swiss Info

My Comment: Will China make sure that Kim Jong-il keep his word .... I am skeptical, but (for now) I will give them the benefit of the doubt.

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