North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un's Train Journey to Russia
Kim's Unique Mode of Transportation
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has used a dark green train to travel to Russia, according to state media reports on Tuesday. This method of transportation, while slow, is specialized and secure for the North Korean leader.
Security and Speed
Security
The trains used for Kim's travel accommodate a large number of security officers. In 2009, reports estimated that 100 security officers traveled in the advance train.
Speed
The trains are estimated to reach a maximum speed of just 37 miles per hour. This slow speed allows for enhanced security measures and a more controlled environment for the North Korean leader.
Recent Journey to Russia
On Monday, a dark green train with yellow trim was spotted at the border where Russia, China, and North Korea meet. The train is believed to be carrying Kim Jong Un, who is traveling to Russia for a summit with President Vladimir Putin.
Images on Russian and North Korean state media have shown Kim Jong Un traveling by armored train, a method of travel that has been used by the reclusive Kim dynasty for decades.
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