"Traveling in security and style is a prerogative for any world leader, and Kim Jong Un is no exception - crossing the border into China early Tuesday in a luxurious armored train that has been used by generations of North Korean leaders. The reportedly Soviet-era carriages, which have been customized and painted a gleaming forest green, are equipped with plush furnishings and have been the preferred mode of travel for the Kim family for decades,"
"Kim entered China by rail at dawn, accompanied by Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui and other government officials, North Korean media reported. Kim is set to attend celebrations for the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II, which will be marked Wednesday with a military parade, alongside leaders from nations such as Russia, Iran, Cuba and Serbia,in a move that could allow the isolated leader to boost his profile on the world stage."
Kim Jong Un crossed into China by rail at dawn accompanied by Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui and other government officials to attend 80th anniversary celebrations of Japan's surrender in World War II, including a military parade alongside leaders from Russia, Iran, Cuba and Serbia. The reportedly Soviet-era carriages are customized and painted a gleaming forest green and equipped with plush furnishings. Visiting officials have been served French wines and fresh seafood on board. The use of an official train began with Kim Il Sung and continued with Kim Jong Il, who reportedly feared flying. The heavily armored train is highly secure but extremely slow and provides a rare international platform for the isolated leader to boost his profile.
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