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A special train carrying North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has arrived in Pyongyang after traveling to Russia for his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the North's state media reported Wednesday. The train reached Pyongyang on Tuesday evening, after completing "external revolutionary activities" that will shine in the history of strengthening friendly relations between North Korea and Russia,.
Like his two predecessors, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un prefers to travel by train. The trains are specially designed with layers of security and strict protocols on every journey.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has arrived in Russia for his first international visit in almost four years. The US has cautioned about any potential arms agreement between the two countries. The visit will include negotiations between delegations and one-on-one communication between the leaders if necessary. Kim traveled on his private train, accompanied by officials from the armaments industry, military, and foreign minister. The train is equipped with luxurious amenities and advanced security measures. Kim has used his family s armored train for previous meetings with world leaders, although he occasionally opts for air travel.