Military Parade in Beijing to Be Gracefully Attended by Kim Jong Un, Marking Six-Year Absence in Multilateral Public Events
In a significant geopolitical development, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is scheduled to attend a military parade in Tiananmen Square, China, on a date yet to be announced. This visit comes at a time when there is an escalating cooperation between North Korea and Russia, and a pushback against the U.S.-led Indo-Pacific alliance.
Analysts believe that Kim's visit is intended to strengthen alliances with North Korea's closest partners. The geopolitical landscape is shifting, with a growing emphasis on regional cooperation rather than adherence to traditional alliances.
The cooperation between North Korea and Russia includes arms transfers and technical exchanges. This collaboration lays the groundwork for potential diplomatic dialogues ahead, as the world watches with keen interest.
North Korea has maintained diplomatic relations primarily with China and Russia. China and North Korea have shared a close but complex relationship rooted in Cold War-era alliances and mutual strategic interests. China is North Korea’s largest trading partner and benefactor, and this relationship was recently reaffirmed in a 2025 meeting in Beijing where Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un emphasized strategic cooperation and friendship despite international tensions.
Russia also maintains ties with North Korea, historically influenced by Soviet support. North Korea has recently supplied troops and munitions to Russia in the Ukraine conflict. These three countries—North Korea, China, and Russia—share a history of geopolitical cooperation shaped by historical conflicts, ideological alignment, and current strategic interests.
Kim's attendance at the parade is viewed as a calculated move to reassert North Korea's relevance on the world stage. His participation in the parade is part of a demonstration of solidarity and martial power, signalling a united front among these three nations.
The military parade will showcase tens of thousands of troops and cutting-edge weaponry like hypersonic missiles, providing a spectacle that is sure to capture global attention. The parade is also seen as a prelude to potential diplomatic discussions, as the world waits to see how these developments will unfold.
As the geopolitical landscape continues to evolve, the deepening ties among North Korea, China, and Russia are a significant development that could reshape the balance of power in the region.
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