[Journal] Kim Jong-un has visited China 6 times since taking power… There will likely be no summit with Xi Jinping this time.

(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Boram Yoon = It was confirmed on the 24th that North Korean Chairman Kim Jong-un made a surprise visit to China for the first time in over a year.

A government source told Yonhap News on this day, “Chairman Kim arrived in Dandong, Liaoning Province, China, via the New Yalu River Bridge.”

The purpose of Chairman Kim's sixth visit to China is interpreted to be focused on inspecting the recently opened New Yalu River Bridge and expanding economic cooperation.

It is known that Chairman Kim is likely to return home on the same day after meeting with Chinese Premier Li Chang. It appears that there will be no summit with President Xi Jinping.

The following is a diary of Chairman Kim’s visits to China.

▲ March 25-28, 2018 (1st) = Unofficial visit to China at the invitation of President Xi. Travel to Beijing by private train and hold North Korea-China summit. Attempting to restore relations that had cooled due to past nuclear tests and reaffirming traditional friendly relations.

▲ May 7-8, 2018 (2nd) = Official visit to China at the invitation of President Xi. Use a private plane to travel to Dalian, Liaoning Province, and then hold a North Korea-China summit. Attempts to strengthen strategic communication between North Korea and China and secure behind-the-scenes support ahead of the first North Korea-US summit.

▲ June 19-20, 2018 (3rd) = Official visit to China. Travel to Beijing by private plane and hold a North Korea-China summit with President Xi. Sharing the results of the first North Korea-US summit and coordinating future response strategies.

▲ January 7-10, 2019 (4th) = Official visit to China. Travel to Beijing by private train and hold North Korea-China summit with President Xi. Coordinating opinions and showing solidarity a month before the second North Korea-US summit.

▲ September 1-5, 2025 (5th session) = On September 3, I visited Beijing with my daughter Joo-ae by private train to attend the military parade marking the 80th anniversary of China's Victory Day. Debuting on the stage of multilateral diplomacy by holding the North Korea-China-North Korea-Russia summit and solidifying the triangular solidarity between North Korea, China, and Russia.

▲ October 24, 2016 ~ (6th) = A surprise visit to China through the recently opened New Yalu River Bridge ahead of the anniversary of China's participation in the Korean War on October 25. Prospects for meeting with Chinese Premier Li Chang.