Kim Jong Un Arrives China Armored Train Meets Xi Putin

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un traveled by his armored, bulletproof train called Taeyangho to Beijing to attend a major military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the victory over Japan. This event marks Kim's first major multilateral appearance in 14 years and the first time he will share a stage with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin, signaling a rare public demonstration of unity among these key challengers to the United States. Kim's train journey took about 20 hours at a slow speed due to heavy armor that also includes special security measures to prevent the leakage of biometric information, such as using a dedicated bathroom and collecting cigarette butts to protect his health data. The parade in Beijing is a highly secured event with numerous leaders attending, showcasing advanced military hardware and symbolizing a collective defiance against the West. While no official trilateral meeting among Kim, Xi, and Putin has been confirmed, South Korean intelligence indicates Kim will receive protocol on par with Putin and may hold bilateral discussions during the visit. The occasion also reflects escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly amid Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine and strained relations with the West.