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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited China on Saturday, October 24, 2026, crossing a newly opened bridge into the border city of Dandong, according to Yonhap and Korea Times reports. He met with Beijing's top political adviser, and North Korea confirmed the visit on Sunday, calling it a surprise trip that highlights renewed efforts to strengthen bilateral ties. Yonhap reports Kim left Dandong, seen off by China's top political adviser, suggesting a brief, likely day-long visit. South Korean government sources told Yonhap that Kim arrived in Dandong on Saturday, marking his first visit to China in more than a year. Korean media coverage focuses on the diplomatic significance of the trip, with outlets like KBS World noting it as a surprise move amid a push for closer Pyongyang-Beijing cooperation.