A video circulating on social media showed North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s aides meticulously sanitising the chairs and furniture he had used during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The aides wiped down every object Kim had touched during his meeting with the Russian President in China.
The unusual scene took place soon after the North Korean and Russian leaders held talks, following a grand military parade in Beijing where Chinese President Xi Jinping highlighted his nation’s rising diplomatic influence.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reached Beijing with his daughter, Kim Ju Ae, on Tuesday, according to reports.
He attended the “Victory Day” military parade on Wednesday, where he joined Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and other world leaders. This was Kim’s first multilateral event.
⚡️ They guard even his DNA!..
The guard of the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un removes every trace of the leader in Beijing.pic.x.com/KBIhAgdvLs
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Photos showed Kim stepping off the train at Beijing Railway Station with his daughter, whom South Korea’s spy agency believes is his likely successor.
He was welcomed by senior Chinese officials, including Foreign Minister Wang Yi. North Korean state media had said the meeting took place in a “warm atmosphere” and Kim had thanked Xi for his hospitality.
This was the first time a North Korean leader had attended a Chinese military parade since 1959. Around 26 other leaders, including those from Myanmar, Iran, and Cuba, are also expected.
According to New York Post, Kim traveled to China with his own private toilet designed to protect his DNA and any clues about his health.
The secretive lavatory was located on his green armored train that took him to Beijing on Tuesday.
What is Kim’s famous armoured train?
Kim had arrived in Beijing on his famous armored train, which reportedly has nearly 90 carriages, including dining rooms, meeting halls, bedrooms, and even a restaurant serving French wine and lobster. The train, often called a “moving fortress,” travelled at just 60 kmph and took about 20 hours to reach Beijing.
Pictures from inside Kim’s office on the train had revealed a gold-trimmed laptop, multiple telephones, his trademark cigarette box, and bottles of water or other liquids placed on his desk.
On Wednesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping took charge of Beijing’s central boulevard, the Avenue of Eternal Peace, leading a grand military parade that showcased the nation’s latest hypersonic weapons, nuclear-capable missiles, and undersea drones, accompanied by thousands of soldiers marching in unison.