Posted on 03/26/2018 12:23:04 PM PDT by pgkdan
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un made a last-minute visit to Beijing Monday; marking the first time the brutal despot has left the Hermit Kingdom since taking control following his father’s death in 2011.
According to Bloomberg, the details of the trip remain murky with three North Korean officials confirming the leader’s visit to the Chinese capital.
The unannounced journey comes as the United States and North Korea prepare for their first face-to-face meeting between the communist ruler and President Trump; following months of escalating tensions between the two nations.
“If this meeting is confirmed, it may actually be more productive than a photo op between Trump and Kim in a few weeks,” said Melissa Hanham, an expert in North Korean studies.
“North Korea is often perceived as an ungrateful junior brother, but recent tensions and increased nuclear and missile capabilities mean China’s taking this seriously and doesn’t want to be left out of the process,” she added.
“Presumably, part of what’s on the agenda is the Chinese want a sense of what Kim expects or is seeking in the meeting with the U.S., if it ever occurs, as well as their attempt, of course, to influence it,” said another expert.
This would be an excellent time to overthrow him. Do not allow him back in the country.
Even he wants to get the heck out of Dodge.
An unfortunate train wreck.....
Daytona or Lauderdale?
It’s not his first time outside of North Korea, he went to school in Switzerland for awhile.
Let’s all pray for Dear Leader’s journey.
RE: The Brutal Dictator LEAVES NORTH KOREA for the First Time
What does it mean” for the first time”? This guy has visited China in the past and studied in Switzerland when his father was still the Dear Leader.
It’s his first time since taking power.
How about shooting his plane out of the sky like we did to Admiral Yamamoto?
In the first paragraph...it’s the first time he left NK since he assumed power.
Nope.
He studied in Switzerland for 6 years or something.
He speaks Engrish, Flench, etc.
he was a puppet of deep state and his strings have been cut since November.
I know that nobody ob FR bothers to read articles before commenting on them anymore, but I don’t think it’s too much to ask people to read the FIRST sentence.
The last time China held an exercise on the NK border the Norks shot down an SU-27 with a manpad. Don’t assume the Norks are satisfied being China’s nuclear proxy against the West, particularly when the West ups the ante.
I told y’all. He’s looking to hook up with Lindsey Vonn. Sent his sister to the Olympics to bird dog for him. Asians just love brondes.
If I knew what a Nork, a SU-27, and a manpad was, I bet I would learn something from your post.
Any comment Laz?
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