Kim Jong Un crossed into the Chinese border city of Dandong for a visit
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made a one-day visit to Dandong on Oct. 24, crossing the newly opened New Yalu River Bridge by car. North Korean state media said he visited a Korean War memorial and an automobile factory. Reuters said the crossing highlighted efforts by Beijing and Pyongyang to expand trade.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un crossed into the Chinese border city of Dandong by car over the newly opened New Yalu River Bridge on Saturday, Oct. 24, for a one-day visit. North Korean state media reported the trip Sunday. The bridge links Dandong with Sinuiju, was completed in 2014 and officially opened on Oct. 15, nine days before the visit. Kim returned to North Korea the same day. During the visit, he toured a Korean War memorial and an automobile factory ahead of the 76th anniversary of Chinese troops’ entry into the war. Chinese officials welcoming him included Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Wang Huning, chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference. Reuters described the bridge crossing as a symbolic signal of efforts to expand trade ties between the countries.
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Verifier’s note
The results report Kim’s surprise visit to China and his crossing of the newly opened bridge, consistent with the proposed event. The visit occurred on October 24 and was reported on October 25, so it is not stale.