# Pyongyang
Latest news and articles about Pyongyang
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A Manufactured Crisis: Yoon Suk-yeol Sentenced to 30 Years for Pyongyang Drone Plot
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for ordering a drone incursion into North Korea to manufacture a justification for martial law. This verdict is the fourth in a series of eight criminal cases against him, including a prior life sentence for insurrection.
Roots of Resilience: Xi and Kim Use Botanical Diplomacy to Signal an Inseparable Alliance
President Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un reaffirmed the 'evergreen' nature of the China-North Korea alliance during a symbolic tree-planting ceremony in Pyongyang. The visit, marking the 65th anniversary of their bilateral security treaty, emphasizes ideological solidarity and strategic coordination amidst rising international tensions.
Resurrecting the 'Blood-Cemented' Bond: Xi Jinping’s Symbolic Overture in Pyongyang
President Xi Jinping’s visit to the Friendship Tower in Pyongyang marks a significant reaffirmation of the historical and military ties between China and North Korea. The event underscores a strategic pivot toward strengthening traditional alliances as a counterweight to Western geopolitical pressure.
Socialist Solidarity: Xi Jinping’s High-Stakes Return to Pyongyang Reaffirms a 'Blood-Bonded' Alliance
President Xi Jinping's high-profile state visit to Pyongyang, marked by unprecedented ceremonial honors, signals a significant strengthening of the Sino-North Korean alliance. The visit emphasizes ideological solidarity and commemorates the 65th anniversary of their mutual defense treaty amidst shifting global power dynamics.
The Pyongyang Pageantry: Xi Jinping’s High-Stakes Inspection Signals a Resurgent Bloc
President Xi Jinping's high-profile inspection of North Korea's honor guard alongside Kim Jong Un marks a strategic deepening of the China-DPRK alliance. The visit underscores a shift toward a hardened regional bloc, signaling to Washington and its allies that Beijing remains committed to its proximity with Pyongyang.
The Classroom as a Bridgehead: Beijing Scales Up Student Exchange with North Korea
Seventy Chinese government-sponsored students have arrived in Pyongyang to study at elite North Korean universities, the largest such cohort since the pandemic. This increase in educational exchange follows a series of high-level diplomatic meetings and the recent resumption of cross-border rail travel between the two nations.
China–North Korea Passenger Train Reaches Pyongyang, Ending Six-Year Halt in Cross‑Border Service
A China–North Korea international passenger train arrived in Pyongyang on March 13, restoring cross‑border passenger rail service after a six‑year suspension. The resumption signals a cautious easing of pandemic‑era isolation and carries practical economic and diplomatic implications for Beijing, Pyongyang and their regional partners.