North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un, traveling by armored train, is expected to arrive in Beijing later today.

Security has been visibly tightened at key points along the North Korea–China border and at Beijing Station, with newly erected fences reportedly intended to block visibility and Chinese officials stationed on high alert.

Fences have been set up near the Yalu River Bridge in Dandong, China, to block views and restrict access. (Yonhap)
Fences have been set up near the Yalu River Bridge in Dandong, China, to block views and restrict access. (Yonhap)
Chinese officials install fences near the Yalu River Bridge on Monday, ahead of the expected crossing of a private train carrying North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. (Yonhap)
Chinese officials install fences near the Yalu River Bridge on Monday, ahead of the expected crossing of a private train carrying North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. (Yonhap)

Beijing Station, where the private train carrying North Korea's Kim Jong-un is expected to arrive Tuesday (Yonhap)
Beijing Station, where the private train carrying North Korea's Kim Jong-un is expected to arrive Tuesday (Yonhap)

North Korea’s state media early Tuesday confirmed that Kim had set off by private train on Monday to attend China’s Victory Day celebrations, where he will join Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and other leaders.

A screengrab from North Korea’s state-run Korean Central News Agency shows Kim Jong-un alongside senior officials. (Yonhap)
A screengrab from North Korea’s state-run Korean Central News Agency shows Kim Jong-un alongside senior officials. (Yonhap)

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