Politics● ElevatedOct 24 · Oct 24, 2026, 9:01 AM
North Korea’s Kim Jong-un Arrives in China, South Korea Says
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from NYT World · East Asia
The North Korean leader crossed the border on a newly opened bridge for the trip, as the two countries move to deepen ties.
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