China announced on Thursday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will attend a large military parade in Beijing on 3 September, marking 80 years since the end of World War II.
Announcement Details
| Detail | Information |
| Event | Military parade in Beijing |
| Occasion | 80th anniversary of the end of World War II |
| Date | 3 September |
| Attending Leader | Kim Jong Un, Supreme Leader of North Korea |
| Announcing Official | Hong Lei, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs, China |
| Announcement Venue | Press conference, Beijing |
The announcement was made by Hong Lei, China’s assistant minister of foreign affairs, during a press briefing on Thursday morning.
The parade is expected to be a grand display of military strength and a symbol of historical commemoration, with leaders from multiple countries attending. Kim’s presence highlights the close diplomatic ties between China and North Korea amid ongoing regional and global geopolitical developments.
