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This episode of Kim Jong-un Biography Flash opens with a diplomatic spectacle: for the first time in six years, Kim Jong-un set foot in Beijing, joining the grand commemoration of the 80th anniversary of China’s victory in the People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, rubbing shoulders with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin as one of the ceremony’s chief guests – a status not seen for a North Korean leader since his grandfather’s era, according to the South China Morning Post. This was not just a routine visit; it was a high-profile return to the world stage, signaling Pyongyang’s renewed confidence in its alliances amid growing tensions with the West. The North Korean state media highlighted the “invincibility” of DPRK-China relations, and Xi Jinping reportedly reaffirmed China’s “unwavering strategic policy” with North Korea, while Kim, for his part, thanked Beijing for its “special hospitality.” The optics were unmistakable: Kim, once isolated, now seen shoulder-to-shoulder with Xi and Putin, as if drafting a new script for the so-called “axis of resistance.”
But the trip wasn’t just about geopolitics. A curious twist was the rare inclusion of Kim’s young daughter, believed to be named Kim Ju Ae, who accompanied him on the trip and was photographed in a sharp navy pantsuit, closely following her father as he greeted Chinese officials at the railway station. The AP notes this marks a significant expansion of her public profile beyond military events, fueling speculation that Kim is grooming her as a potential successor. Her absence from the main parade, however, left observers wondering: is this the soft launch of a new dynasty, or just a calculated charm offensive? The same sources point out that Kim’s sister, Kim Yo Jong, remains a key player, recently slamming U.S.-South Korea-Japan military exercises as a “reckless show of strength” in a statement published by North Korean state media.
Meanwhile, back home, North Korea’s biggest companies are being pressured to deliver progress reports on major economic projects, as the regime seeks tangible results ahead of key political milestones, according to Daily NK. And in a move that hints at both paranoia and ambition, Kim has reportedly reached out to North Korea’s overseas spies, sending them personal congratulatory messages for the regime’s national day, per another Daily NK report. The message: loyalty is expected, at home and abroad.
On the luxury front, South China Morning Post and other outlets couldn’t help but notice that Kim and his sister flaunted high-end European brands—a Swiss watch, a Dior bag—during their Beijing trip, a stark contrast to Pyongyang’s official anti-capitalist stance. And in a bizarre but telling detail, Kim’s infamous travel toilet and meticulous anti-spy protocols made headlines again, underscoring the leader’s obsession with security.
As for social media, there’s little direct confirmation of Kim’s personal posts—North Korea’s online presence is tightly controlled—but the regime’s spin was clear: KCNA framed the China visit as historic, a triumph of socialist solidarity. Analysts, though, are reading between the lines, asking whether this new diplomatic boldness signals a deeper alignment with Moscow and Beijing, or just another round of survival theatrics.
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