North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un Has Cancelled His Trip To Russia Due To 'Domestic Affairs'

New York Times: Kim Jong-un Won’t Attend WWII Celebration in Moscow

MOSCOW — Kim Jong-un, the leader of North Korea, will not attend a celebration in Moscow in May of the 70th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s defeat of Nazi Germany, a top Russian official said on Thursday.

Dmitri S. Peskov, President Vladimir V. Putin’s spokesman, said that Moscow had learned of Mr. Kim’s decision through “diplomatic channels,” and that the tentative plans were canceled because of “internal Korean affairs,” the Interfax news agency reported.

Kremlin representatives have said several times this year that they expect the North Korean leader to attend.

WNU Editor: The speculation in Moscow is that the reason why he decided to not attend was due to "internal problems" .... Kim Jong Un Cancels May 9 Trip to Moscow Over Domestic Affairs (Sputnik). What's my take .... if these reports are true .... Kim Jong-un executes 15 top officials, say South Korean spies (The Guardian) .... it tells me that maybe his hold on power is not as strong as some observers may believe, and that by leaving the country will expose him to a possible coup.

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