North Korea's Kim Jong Un appears to have departed for Russia for summit: Report | World News

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North Korean chief Kim Jong Un seems to have departed for Russia for a summit with President Vladimir Putin, South Korean broadcaster YTN reported on Monday, citing an unnamed senior authorities supply.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, middle proper, and North Korea's chief Kim Jong Un shake palms throughout their assembly in Vladivostok, Russia. (File/AP)

Kim seems to be headed to North Korea's northeastern border on a particular practice, with the summit prone to be held as early as on Tuesday, in response to the report. The broadcaster earlier stated the assembly might happen on Wednesday.

Earlier within the day, Russian information company Interfax reported Kim was anticipated to go to the Far East "within the coming days".

South Korea's international and unification ministries, when reached by phone, stated that they had no info to supply. Officers on the Nationwide Intelligence Service couldn't be reached for remark.

The journey, if confirmed, can be Kim's first go to overseas in additional than 4 years and the primary for the reason that COVID-19 pandemic.

His final journey overseas in 2019 was additionally to Vladivostok for his first summit with Putin after the collapse of North Korea's nuclear disarmament talks with former U.S. President Donald Trump.

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