North Korean leader Kim Jong-un spends busy second day in Beijing
- 6 years ago
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has wrapped up his third visit to China after meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping,... flying back to Pyongyang late Wednesday.
And it turns out that he spent a fair amount of time touring Beijing's major city management and research centers,...perhaps hinting at the direction that Kim intends to take his own country.
Lee Ji-won has more.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un had a busy second day in Beijing.
The state-run Korean Central News Agency reported Thursday on Kim's activities,... where he first met with Chinese President Xi Jinping again, following their first meeting on Tuesday.
The report said they met at the Diaoyutai State Guest House in the morning, where Kim stayed during his visit.
Kim and President Xi had a one-on-one chat,... where they reportedly exchanged opinions on the current situation and urgent international issues.
The two also discussed ways to further strengthen their strategic cooperation given the new circumstances on the Korean Peninsula.
Then... together with their wives-- North Korea's First Lady Ri Sol-ju and Chinese First Lady Peng Liyuan, the leaders had lunch in a (quote) "harmonious" and "family-like" atmosphere, through which the North's news agency highlighted the deep friendship the two first couples share.
After bidding farewell to President Xi and his wife, Kim then toured some of Beijing's research and transportation management centers.
His first stop was the Academy of Agricultural Sciences,... where he was accompanied by Cabinet Premier Pak Pong-ju and Pak Thae-song, the Workers' Party's Vice Chairman for Science and Education.
The report explained how the academy does research on the industrialization of agriculture and that Kim toured various research centers, asking questions about their experience and achievements.
Perhaps thinking about implementing the findings in North Korea, Kim noted how the academy's science and technology has greatly contributed to China's agricultural development.
Kim also visited the Beijing Rail Traffic Control Center, where the Chinese capital's railways and subways are controlled and managed.
The state-run media report said Kim paid close attention to how the system works and said he was (quote) "amazed" by the excellently programmed control system.
And as the final itinerary, Kim dropped by the North Korean Embassy in Beijing.
Expressing great satisfaction for a productive third trip to China, Kim left for North Korea late Wednesday,... arriving at Pyongyang International Airport in the evening.
Lee Ji-won, Arirang News.
And it turns out that he spent a fair amount of time touring Beijing's major city management and research centers,...perhaps hinting at the direction that Kim intends to take his own country.
Lee Ji-won has more.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un had a busy second day in Beijing.
The state-run Korean Central News Agency reported Thursday on Kim's activities,... where he first met with Chinese President Xi Jinping again, following their first meeting on Tuesday.
The report said they met at the Diaoyutai State Guest House in the morning, where Kim stayed during his visit.
Kim and President Xi had a one-on-one chat,... where they reportedly exchanged opinions on the current situation and urgent international issues.
The two also discussed ways to further strengthen their strategic cooperation given the new circumstances on the Korean Peninsula.
Then... together with their wives-- North Korea's First Lady Ri Sol-ju and Chinese First Lady Peng Liyuan, the leaders had lunch in a (quote) "harmonious" and "family-like" atmosphere, through which the North's news agency highlighted the deep friendship the two first couples share.
After bidding farewell to President Xi and his wife, Kim then toured some of Beijing's research and transportation management centers.
His first stop was the Academy of Agricultural Sciences,... where he was accompanied by Cabinet Premier Pak Pong-ju and Pak Thae-song, the Workers' Party's Vice Chairman for Science and Education.
The report explained how the academy does research on the industrialization of agriculture and that Kim toured various research centers, asking questions about their experience and achievements.
Perhaps thinking about implementing the findings in North Korea, Kim noted how the academy's science and technology has greatly contributed to China's agricultural development.
Kim also visited the Beijing Rail Traffic Control Center, where the Chinese capital's railways and subways are controlled and managed.
The state-run media report said Kim paid close attention to how the system works and said he was (quote) "amazed" by the excellently programmed control system.
And as the final itinerary, Kim dropped by the North Korean Embassy in Beijing.
Expressing great satisfaction for a productive third trip to China, Kim left for North Korea late Wednesday,... arriving at Pyongyang International Airport in the evening.
Lee Ji-won, Arirang News.