Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea on June 8-9, his first trip to Pyongyang in seven years, as Beijing seeks to reinforce its alliance amid North Korea's growing ties with Russia. The trip follows Xi's recent meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump, highlighting China's delicate diplomatic balancing act.

Jun 5, 2026

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Kim Jong Un inspects new nuclear material production facility, calls for accelerated weapons development

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected a new nuclear material production facility and called for accelerating the country's nuclear weapons development at an 'exponential rate.' The visit comes amid heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula and underscores Pyongyang's commitment to expanding its nuclear program despite international sanctions.

Jun 4, 2026