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Speculation is rife in South Korea that the North Korean leader is on a train that crossed into China less than twelve hours ago.
If it is Kim Jong-un, it's almost certain he's there to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping for a fourth time.
Also, if confirmed, it could suggest Kim is primed for follow-up summits with South Korean President Moon Jae-in and U.S. President Donald Trump.
Kim Hyo-sun reports.
A North Korean train suspected to be carrying a high-ranking North Korean official crossed the border into China late Monday night.
Citing an anonymous source familiar with North Korea issues,... South Korea's Yonhap News Agency reports that the train passed through Dandong Train Station in China's northeast at about 10:15 pm local time.
The source says the identity of the VIP traveler has yet to be confirmed,... adding the outer appearance of the special train used by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is no different from other trains.
However, ultra-tight security in Dandong and the possibility of a North Korea-U.S. summit taking place soon has prompted speculation Kim could be in China for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Kim made his first visit to China in March last year via train,... ahead of his first summit with South Korean President Moon Jae-in.
He also flew to China in May ahead of the first-ever North Korea-U.S. summit.
Citing another source with close knowledge of North Korea affairs,... South Korean news channel YTN reported early Tuesday morning that Kim Jong-un was on board the train, but no official confirmation yet from China or North Korea's state media outlets.
Kim Hyo-sun, Arirang News.
