Leader Kim Jong-un was delighted to set foot on Russian territory.
(Baonghean.vn) - Present at Khasan station (Russia), Leader Kim Jong-un expressed his joy at being on Russian territory.
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| North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Photo: AP |
"I am very pleased to be in Russia," said leader Kim Jong-un.
Alexander Kozlov, the Russian Minister for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic, who welcomed and met the North Korean leader, expressed hope that Kim Jong-un's visit would leave "warm memories".
In response to the solemn welcome, North Korea affirmed that Leader Kim Jong-un's visit to Russia "is not the last. These are just the first steps."
Security measures at Khasan station have been stepped up. Earlier, Kim Jong-un visited the House of Russian-North Korean Friendship in Primorsky Territory, also known as "House of Kim Il Sung", built in 1986.
The armored train carrying leader Kim Jong-un runs along the railway line along the border between Russia and North Korea. Currently, the train is on its way to the southern city of Primorsky Krai - Ussuriysk. This distance is 260 km and takes 7 hours to travel.
After stopping in Ussuriysk, the train continues along the Trans-Siberian Railway to Vladivostok. The 70 km journey takes 2 hours.
