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Kim Jong-un has made headlines with several significant moves over the past few days, showing a combination of political bravado, global networking, and calculated propaganda. The most visually striking development was his appearance in Beijing at a major military parade alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin, a scene that sent shockwaves through diplomatic circles. According to the Los Angeles Times, this marks the first time Kim stepped onto the world stage with both leaders in a public multilateral setting, making it a symbolic moment for North Korea and reinforcing the image of solidarity among nations seen as challenging US influence. North Korea observers, like Park Won-gon of Ewha Womans University, noted that the optics—the three standing side by side—created powerful propaganda that Kim will likely leverage for months to come.
Beyond the parade, Kim's Beijing visit also centered on restoring North Korea's economic lifeline with China. Reports from South Korea's Institute for National Security Strategy make it clear that Kim's urgency is to revive trade and tourism to help shore up his embattled economy, particularly at high-profile projects like the Wonsan Kalma resort. China's support remains crucial, with Xi Jinping reinforcing the two countries' deep-rooted ties and expressing confidence North Korea would achieve new heights ahead of its next Workers' Party Congress.
Echoing his focus on national pride and sovereignty, Kim gave a rare national day address on September 9th, lauding troops reportedly deployed to fight in Ukraine and issuing a defiant message that no external force could harm North Korea's status or security. State media and outlets like Anadolu Agency quoted Kim as declaring that North Korea's “absolute status and security” are invulnerable and that the country’s destiny would not be dictated by foreign powers.
On the digital front, North Korea has amplified Kim's recent speeches and diplomatic victories across its tightly controlled online channels, though the reclusive leader himself remains absent from global social media platforms—his image and messaging tightly filtered and curated by state-run outlets.
Some analysts point out that while Kim’s multilateral maneuvering suggests greater diplomatic ambition, speculation persists about the real extent of North Korean troops in Russia and the depth of future Chinese economic commitments. These developments, however, will shape Kim Jong-un’s public biography and North Korea’s posture on the world stage for years to come.
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