SEOUL – North Korea wipes traces of Kim Jong Un after Beijing meeting with Putin, taking strict precautions after the talks. The unusual move followed closed-door negotiations between Kim and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing. Analysts say North Korea wipes traces of Kim Jong Un after Beijing meeting with Putin to protect sensitive health information.
Footage from the event showed two aides meticulously cleaning the room. They wiped the chair, armrests, and table used by Kim. They also removed his drinking glass. The cleanup happened immediately after the meeting, which lasted over two hours. Experts believe this reflects Pyongyang’s focus on biosecurity and secrecy.
Reports suggest such practices are long-standing. Kim traveled on his armored train, which includes a private lavatory to prevent biological material from being collected. North Korea experts explain that these measures aim to stop foreign intelligence from gathering data on Kim’s health.
Similar routines have been observed during past summits. After the 2019 meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Hanoi, aides removed personal items from Kim’s hotel. In 2018, staff disinfected furniture before Kim met South Korea’s president. During a 2023 summit with Putin, his chair was disinfected and checked with equipment before use.
The Beijing meeting came during celebrations for the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Kim joined both Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping at a military parade. Despite the show of strong ties, the strict cleaning highlighted North Korea’s deep mistrust, even of allies.
North Korea wipes traces of Kim Jong Un after Beijing meeting with Putin, reinforcing the country’s reputation for extreme security and secrecy around its leader.
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