김정은, 시진핑에 답전…"북중친선, 높은 단계로 강화할 것"<br /><br />North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has vowed to further develop his regime's relationship with China and support their joint efforts to defend socialism.<br />According to the North's state-run media Wednesday, Kim's pledge was made in an exchange of letters with Chinese President Xi Jinping to mark the 72nd anniversary of North Korea's foundation.<br />Kim also praised Xi and the Chinese Communist Party for successfully combating COVID-19.<br />Watchers note Kim's friendly tone comes as the North is grappling with multiple challenges, including the virus and recent typhoons.<br />
