Revisiting Wen Jiabao in Pyongyang, October 2009
Editor’s Note: In 2010 and 2011, China’s relations with North Korea had reached a point of extensive and expanding connectivity. Much of the foundation of these ties lies in the agreements signed in Pyongyang during the visit of PRC Premier Wen Jiabao in early October 2009. As North Korea starts a crucial new year and analysts question the extent to which Chinese aid and ties will remain salient, if not dominant, in the DPRK landscape, a return to the original documents of the Wen Jiabao visit to Pyongyang is indeed in order.
PRC Premier Wen Jiabao hugs Kim Jong Il in Pyogyang, October 2009, while Kim Yong Nam, right, looks on; Marshals Kim and Ri, at left, prepare to meet the Chinese leader
This post is the third in an ongoing series from SinoNK on the subject of North Korean news depictions of China, and of discussions of bilateral relations in the KCNA materials.
The relevant documents from the North Korean side — which run a bit less than 30 pages in length of raw material — are prefaced by a very helpful explanatory essay by Evan Koepfler, the KCNA Analyst for SinoNK.com. – Ed.
KCNA File No 3 – Octr 4-10 2009
