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Kim Jong-un lays flowers at Dandong memorial commemorating China's war participation
North Korean State Affairs Commission Chairman Kim Jong-un laid flowers at the Resist America and Aid Korea memorial in Dandong, China, on the 24th. The visit came a day before the anniversary of China's entry into the Korean War.
North Korean State Affairs Commission Chairman Kim Jong-un laid flowers at the Resist America and Aid Korea memorial in Dandong, China, on the 24th. The commemorative event took place a day before the anniversary of China's entry into the Korean War.
According to a Chinese announcement, Kim laid flowers with Wang Huning, chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and toured the memorial museum; Foreign Minister Wang Yi also attended. Kim visited an automobile factory in the afternoon, and Wang Huning saw him off at the New Yalu River Bridge as he left Dandong.
Kim Jong-un said he had visited Dandong to commemorate the sacrifices of the Chinese People's Volunteers. He personally crossed the border to attend the war commemoration maintained by North Korea and China.
Wang Huning said he would implement the agreements between the two countries' top leaders. He also stated an intention to strengthen strategic communication and cooperation to create an external environment protecting each country's sovereignty, security and development interests.