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North Korea, China Reaffirm Military Ties in Top-Level Pyongyang Meeting

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (C) has reaffirmed his country’s close military ties with China in a high-level meeting held Friday, one day after hosting a major military parade to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the end of the Korean War (pictured). Photo by the Korean Central News Agency
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (C) has reaffirmed his country’s close military ties with China in a high-level meeting held Friday, one day after hosting a major military parade to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the end of the Korean War (pictured). Photo by the Korean Central News Agency

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and top Chinese officials have reaffirmed the close military ties between the two communist nations, official media reported Saturday

Kim hosted a Chinese delegation led by politburo member Li Hongzhong at the high-level meeting in Pyongyang on Friday, the state-run Korean Central News Agency reported.

The declaration comes two days after spectacular military parade celebrating the 70th anniversary of the end of the Korean War, known as Victory Day in North Korea.

Li also attended Thursday's parade along with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.

Kim's sister Kim Yo-jong also met with the Chinese delegation, the South Korean Yonhap news agency reported. It's believed to be the first time she has participated in talks with foreign dignitaries.

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