North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is heading to Russia via his luxury armored train, South Korean media reported, ahead of talks with President Vladimir Putin in Vladivostok that the US said would touch on arms transfers to help the Kremlin’s war machine.
Kim’s personal train was seen moving slowly toward the northeast border area, YTN cable TV reported, citing a South Korean government official it didn’t identify. The Dong-A Ilbo newspaper also reported the train was headed for Russia and expected to cross the border early Tuesday.
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