North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has crossed the border into China, where he will be attending a military parade in the capital Beijing, the BBC reports.
The “Victory Day” parade on Wednesday will see Kim rub shoulders with China’s President Xi Jinping, Russia’s Vladimir Putin and other world leaders – making it his first multilateral international meeting.
Kim crossed into China on Tuesday onboard his armored train, which is said to include a restaurant serving fine French wines and dishes like fresh lobster.
The train’s heavy protection means it travels slowly, and his trip is expected to take up to 24 hours, according to South Korea’s Yonhap agency, which reported the train crossing into China.
Kim’s attendance marks the first time a North Korean leader has attended a Chinese military parade since 1959. He will be among 26 other heads of state – including leaders from Myanmar, Iran and Cuba – who will be there.
