Kim Jong-un Visits China via New Bridge Amid Death Rumors

The Chosun Ilbo · Kim Sang-yun · 2026-10-24 06:08 UTC

Kim Jong-un Visits China via New Bridge Amid Death Rumors North Korean leader arrives in Dandong to attend 76th anniversary of Korean War events

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was confirmed to have visited China on the 24th, marking his first trip in over a year. Chairman Kim arrived in Dandong, Liaoning Province, via the New Yalu River Bridge on the same day.

A senior government official told this newspaper, “We understand that Chinese Premier Li Qiang personally greeted him,” confirming the visit. Kim is expected to return to Pyongyang on the 24th or 25th. The official added that the visit appears to be for Kim to attend events commemorating the 76th anniversary of China’s participation in the Korean War, scheduled for the 25th.

Earlier, Kyodo News reported, citing diplomatic sources, that strict traffic controls were implemented in parts of Dandong, a border city near North Korea, and hotel reservations in the area were unavailable, suggesting possible measures related to a high-level North Korean official’s visit.

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