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Kim Jong Un's Historic Beijing Military Parade Attendance

8/28/2025

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Kim Jong Un will attend a military parade in Beijing, his first international meeting since 2019, celebrating China's war against Japan.
The event will showcase military displays, including aircraft and tanks.
US President Trump is interested in meeting Kim, while South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's attendance is uncertain.
Most Western leaders are likely to skip the parade due to tensions with Russia over Ukraine.

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Kim Jong Un will attend a military parade in Beijing, his first international meeting since 2019, celebrating China's war against Japan.
The event will showcase military displays, including aircraft and tanks.
US President Trump is interested in meeting Kim, while South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's attendance is uncertain.
Most Western leaders are likely to skip the parade due to tensions with Russia over Ukraine.