Kim Jong Un arrived in China by armored train: what is known about the summit with Putin and Xi Jinping.
According to The Sun: The leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un, embarked on a 20-hour journey to China on his heavily armored train, preparing for the first summit of its kind with the Axis of Evil. The dictator rarely leaves his country, but this time he is heading to Beijing to meet with Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin.
AFPKim arrived in China on his "pleasure train," which is usually filled with vintage alcohol and dancers. The green train, known as the "mobile fortress," crossed the border on Tuesday according to Yonhap agency information.
All 21 cars have tinted windows to conceal the identities of passengers and Kim's activities during the journey. Each car is fully armored, ensuring the leader's safety, but also making the train significantly heavier.
This results in a travel speed of only 37 miles per hour, causing the 807-mile journey to take nearly 20 hours.
Kim has the opportunity to rest in numerous private sleeping quarters, reportedly featuring "beautiful hostesses" selected from his elite "Pleasure Brigade." Women are medically checked for virginity before joining the ensemble.
On board the train, there are conference rooms, a reception hall, and televisions. Kim's restaurant offers exquisite dishes, including fresh lobster.
As always, Kim also brought his portable toilet with him, as he is afraid to use public restrooms. Security policy prohibits him from using foreign toilets to avoid the likelihood of providing samples of his stool.
AFP
Putin has already been in China for several days as Xi Jinping's special guest, and both leaders have held several meetings. Kim traveled with high-ranking officials from the party and government, including Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui.
The North Korean leader arrived just before a major military parade organized by Xi to commemorate the end of World War II. Kim will be one of 26 world leaders participating in the event, including his Russian counterpart Putin.
This will be the first meeting of the three leaders since they came to power in their respective countries.
Reuters
Features of Kim Jong Un's Armored Train
Here are some features of Kim Jong Un's favorite train:
Name – Taeyangho (which means "mobile fortress")
- Maximum speed – 37 miles per hour
- Number of cars – 21
- Crew – over 100 people
- Passengers on board – over 100
- In service – 1950s
- What rooms are on board?
- Luxury restaurant
- Conference rooms
- Reception hall
- Television rooms
- A dozen sleeping quarters
- Special features:
- Armored construction
- Tinted windows
- Space for a portable toilet
- Explosion-resistant floors
Alamy
Kim traveled on a train that is provided with a large security escort throughout his visit to China.
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