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Kim Jong-un boosts nuclear arsenal ahead of Xi Jinping's visit

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is reportedly bolstering his country's nuclear capabilities, coinciding with an anticipated state visit from Chinese President Xi Jinping. This strategic move appears to be a response to trilateral security talks between the US, Japan, and South Korea, as well as Seoul's discussions on nuclear submarines with Washington. The visit by Xi, the first in seven years, is expected to focus on regional security and North Korea's nuclear program. AI

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Kim Jong-un boosts nuclear arsenal ahead of Xi Jinping's visit

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Park Chan-kyong ·

    Why North Korea’s Kim is doubling down on nuclear might as Xi visit looms

    North Korean ruler Kim Jong-un’s recent display of nuclear-processing capabilities appears timed with reports of an impending visit by China’s leader and fuelled by insecurities about Seoul’s nuclear submarine talks with Washington. Analysts also say that mounting trilateral talk…