North Korea has decided on measures to strengthen its nuclear forces both quantitatively and qualitatively, while also expanding its military intelligence activities focused on South Korea, according to state media KCNA following a military commission meeting led by Kim Jong Un.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un exchanged messages emphasizing their commitment to deepening bilateral ties, coinciding with a North Korean premier-led delegation visit to China. Xi pledged China's unwavering support for the traditional friendship regardless of international developments.
Chinese President Xi Jinping traveled to Pyongyang for a two-day visit beginning June 7, 2026, his first trip to North Korea since 2019. Xi and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un celebrated what they called the 'unbreakable' bond between their countries and pledged to strengthen exchanges in diplomacy, law enforcement, and military cooperation.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea on June 8-9 to meet with leader Kim Jong Un, marking his first visit to the country in nearly seven years as China seeks to strengthen ties with its neighbor amid Pyongyang's deepening relations with Russia.
