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Photos: Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin meet at Russian Space Center

Leaders toured Soyuz-2 rocket launch and various facilities at the cosmodrome

Published: September 13, 2023 12:00 Compiled by Nathaniel Lacsina, Senior Web Editor and with inputs from AP

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454360-01-02 — Seoul: Talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un began on Wednesday at the Vostochny cosmodrome, Russian state news agency Tass reported. The talks, which included their delegations, began shortly after Putin and Kim toured various facilities at the cosmodrome, including two launch pads. Image Credit: AFP

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454217-01-02 — The leaders met at the remote Siberian rocket launch facility for a summit that underscores how the two leaders’ interests are aligning. The two men began their meeting with a tour of a Soyuz-2 space rocket launch facility, at which the North Korean leader peppered a Russian space official with questions about the rockets. Image Credit: AFP

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454186-01-02 — Kim's meeting with Putin came hours after North Korea fired two ballistic missiles toward the sea, extending a highly provocative run in North Korean weapons testing since the start of 2022. Image Credit: AFP

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2023-09-13T060525Z_1983243422_RC2I73A6935Q_RTRMADP_3_RUSSIA-NORTHKOREA-PUTIN-KIM — South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff didn’t immediately say how far the North Korean missiles flew. Japan’s Coast Guard, citing Tokyo’s Defense Ministry, said the missiles have likely already landed but still urged vessels to watch for falling objects. Image Credit: Reuters

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454627-01-02 — The decision to meet at Vostochny Cosmodrome, Russia's most important domestic satellite launch facility, suggests that Kim is seeking Russian technical assistance for his efforts to develop military reconnaissance satellites, which he has described as crucial in enhancing the threat of his nuclear-capable missiles. Image Credit: AFP

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454298-01-02 — In recent months, North Korea has repeatedly failed to put its first military spy satellite into orbit. Image Credit: AFP

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454187-01-02 — Official photos showed that Kim was accompanied by Pak Thae Song, chairman of North Korea’s space science and technology committee, and navy Adm. Kim Myong Sik. Image Credit: AFP

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2023-09-13T050111Z_1708662523_RC2G73AORP2H_RTRMADP_3_RUSSIA-NORTHKOREA-PUTIN-KIM — Asked whether Russia will help North Korea build satellites, Putin was quoted by Russian state media as saying “that’s why we have come here. The DPRK leader shows keen interest in rocket technology. They’re trying to develop space, too,” using the abbreviation for North Korea’s formal name, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Asked about military cooperation, Putin said “we will talk about all issues without a rush. There is time.” Image Credit: Reuters

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2023-09-13T045252Z_1553885483_RC2G73AFSWBE_RTRMADP_3_RUSSIA-NORTHKOREA-PUTIN-KIM — Putin welcomed Kim's limousine, brought from Pyongyang in the North Korean leader's special armored train , at the entrance to the launch facility with a handshake that lasted around 40 seconds. Putin said he was “very glad to see” Kim. Kim's translator thanked Putin for the warm welcome, “despite being busy.” Image Credit: Reuters

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2023-09-13T055559Z_628818120_RC2H73AQ35PG_RTRMADP_3_RUSSIA-NORTHKOREA-PUTIN-KIM — The two leaders will sit down for talks after the tour of the cosmodrome, Russian state media reported. Image Credit: Reuters

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North_Korea_Russia_77636--186a3 — Kim said his decision to visit Russia four years after his previous visit showed how Pyongyang is “prioritizing the strategic importance” of its relations with Moscow, North Korea’s official news agency said Wednesday. Image Credit: AP

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2023-09-13T070740Z_1049070526_RC2J73A1IBTX_RTRMADP_3_RUSSIA-NORTHKOREA-PUTIN-KIM — Kim is expected to seek economic aid as well as military technology. Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko said Russia may discuss humanitarian aid with the North Korean delegation, according to Russian news agencies. Image Credit: Reuters

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