Youn Kun-young: "Kim Jong-un Likely on One-Day China Visit, Met Premier Li Qiang"

Representative Youn Kun-young of the Democratic Party of Korea, who serves as the ranking member of the National Assembly's Intelligence Committee, stated that the National Intelligence Service (NIS) provided a briefing yesterday (October 23) regarding North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's surprise visit to China, and added, "There was also a follow-up briefing that, based on various circumstances, there is a high likelihood he will return on the same day."

Youn added, "It is reportedly being confirmed that Chairman Kim met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang."

He also said, "While the exact purpose of the visit requires further analysis, at present, it is presumed to have two purposes: sending a positive signal regarding a North Korea-U.S. summit, and serving as an event in North Korea-China relations, such as the opening of the New Yalu River Bridge."
 
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