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KCNA: "He expressed the belief and expectation that the Chinese people would surely realize the dream of China called the great prosperity of China in the near future under the leadership of Xi Jinping and the Communist Party of China."

KCNA: "He said that he would closely cooperate with the Chinese comrades at the same staff in the historic journey of defending socialism and opening up a new future of the Korean Peninsula and the region, and fully discharge his responsibility and role to protect genuine peace."

KCNA: "The DPRK and China sharing joy and sorrow and sincerely helping and cooperating with each other like family members clearly demonstratesthat the relationsare developing into the unprecedentedly special relationship beyond the traditional ties, Kim Jong Un stated."

KCNA: "Noting that Kim Jong Un has made great efforts to protect peace and stability of the Korean Peninsula by leading the Korean people and further consolidated the trend of dialogue and detente on the peninsula, Xi Jinping said he is pleased to see it."

KCNA: "After Chairman Kim Jong Un's China visit in March, the China-DPRK relations have entered a new phase of development andthe China-DPRK relations of friendship and cooperation are in new vigor, Xi Jinping stated."

KCNA: "Xi Jinping warmly welcomed Kim Jong Un's China visit, saying that this fully showed his fixed will to attach great importance to the strengthened strategic communication between the two parties of China and the DPRK."

KCNA: "Kim Jong Un and his wife Ri Sol Ju entered Jinsedating, the banquet hall, guided by Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan. Prior to the banquet, its participants watched a video on the three historic meetings of the top leaders of the two parties and two countries."

KCNA: "Xi Jinpinghosted a grand banquet in welcome of the China visit by Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea and chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, at the Great Hall of the People on Tuesday evening."

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KCNA: "Does Japan insist on the 'pressure', unaware of the trend of the times? It is not in such mood as to cling to a worn-out campaign for pressure on the DPRK."

KCNA: "From the beginning of the year, Japan, displeased with thephase of reconciliation and detente thanks to the DPRK'speace-loving measures, worked hard to block it. But, what was the result? The climate of peace and stability has settled in the Korean Peninsula."

KCNA: "Japan is still crying out for 'international pressure' on the DPRKdisgusting is the behavior of Japan persisting in its one-sided policy for pressure utterly contrary to the situation prevailing on the Korean Peninsula and the international trend."

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KCNA: "Voicing full support for the stand and determination of the DPRK side for the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, he said that China will continue to play its constructive role in the future, too. The talks proceeded in a comradely, candid and friendly atmosphere."

KCNA: "Xi Jinping gave high appreciation and extended heartfelt congratulations to Chairman Kim Jong Un for having steered the DPRK-U.S. summit meeting and talks successfully and put the situation of the Korean Peninsula on the track of dialogue, negotiation, peace and stability"

KCNA: "Saying that he is much pleased with and values the recently strengthened strategic cooperation between the two parties and the mutual confidence getting further deepened, he expressed the determination and will to further develop the closer relations of friendship."

KCNA: "The respected Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un expressed thanks to the Chinese party and government for positive and sincere support and good help for the successful DPRK-U.S. summit meeting and talks."

KCNA: "Beneficial views on a series of issues of mutual concern including the prospect for the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula were exchanged and a shared understanding on the discussed issues achieved."

KCNA: "At the talks the result of the historic DPRK-U.S. summit, which was successfully held amidst the unusual interest and expectation of the international community, and appreciation, views and stand on it were informed each other."

KCNA: "Now, under the guidance ofKim Jong Un, the WPK is more deeply engraved as the great mother in the minds of allcivilians. Therefore, they praise the loving care of Kim Jong Un as the eternal one of mother that takes care of even sickpersons with warm affection."

KCNA: "There are many stories about his loving care for the people. When he came to know that inhabitants in the outskirts of Hamhung City were envious of tasty tap water being supplied to its central districts, he took due measure to immediatelysupply the water to them."

KCNA: "June 19 is a day of significance in the history of the Workers' Party of Koreaas leader Kim Jong Il started his work at the Central Committee54 years ago. On this occasion, civilians of the DPRK are recollecting with deep emotion the feats performed by Kim Jong Il."

KCNA: "When they reached the welcoming group of children, the children warmly welcomed them, waving national flags of the two countries and bouquets. Kim Jong Un raised his hand to wave back to the cheering children."

KCNA: "When Kim Jong Un and Xi Jinping stood on the platform, the national anthems of the two countries were played solemnly. Kim Jong Un received a salute from the chief of the guard of honor of the three services of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (CPLA)."

KCNA: "Kim Jong Un and Ri Sol Ju had a significant photo session with Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan. A grand ceremony took place at the Great Hall of the People to welcome Kim Jong Un."

KCNA: "Xi Jinping warmly welcomed Kim Jong Un who was visiting China again. The respected Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un expressed thanks to Xi Jinping for sparing time to accord heartwarming hospitality."

KCNA: "When Kim Jong Un and his wife Ri Sol Ju arrived at the Great Hall of the People, they were warmly greeted by Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan. After gladly exchanging greetings, Kim Jong Un and Xi Jinping had a souvenir photo taken."

KCNA: "Kim Jong Unmet Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and president of the People's Republic of China, at the Great Hall of the People at 5 p.m. Tuesday."

KCNA: "The senior officials of China warmly welcomed Kim Jong Un visiting China again, with deep respect and trust for him. He expressed thanks to the exceptional reception and hospitality of the Chinese party and government and got on a car for his personal use."

KCNA: "When Kim Jong Un together with his wife Ri Sol Ju got off the plane for his personal use, children presented bunches of flowers to them. The respected Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un exchanged warm greetings with senior party and government officials of China."

KCNA: "Kim Jong Unarrived in Beijing, the capital of the People's Republic of China. The plane carrying him landed at Beijing Capital International Airport at 10 a.m. Beijing time."

KCNA: "The senior party and government officials heartily wished for good successes in his visit to China and safe return. The plane carrying the Supreme Leader took off at the airport at 09:20 amid the send-off by the senior party and government officials."

KCNA: "The respected Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un was warmly seen off by membersof the Political Bureau of the C.C., WPK. He shook hands and exchanged greetings with the senior officials who came out to see him off one by one and boarded the plane for his personal use."

KCNA: "Kim Jong Un together with his wife Ri Sol Ju came out to Pyongyang International Airport on the morning of June 19 to visit China. A ceremony to see them off took place at the airport."

KCNA: "Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, will visit the People's Republic of China from June 19 to 20."

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KCNA: "It is the iron will of the respected Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un to glorify for all ages the exploits of Kim Jong Il in party building and develop the WPK into the great Kimilsungist-Kimjongilist Party, the party of the leader both in name and in reality."

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North Korean state media have yet to confirm Kim's Tuesday morning arrival in China, but Monday's Rodong Sinmun included this fawning note of congratulations from Kim to Xi on his birthday. (Belated though; Xi's birthday was the 15th.)

Unlike the first two trips, Xinhua makes an announcement this time: "Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea and chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, visits China from June 19 to 20."

The Japanese government has created a nationwide television broadcast advising civilians on how to protect themselves in the event of a North Korean missile attack.