Leader of North Korea travels by train to China, participating in grand military spectacle

In a significant diplomatic move, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is expected to visit Beijing on Tuesday, according to reports. The visit, at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, comes as both leaders prepare to attend a military parade in Beijing on Wednesday.

The parade is to celebrate the formal surrender of Japan in World War Two, marking a significant event in commemorating the end of the global conflict. Besides North Korea, countries involved in the parade include Russia, Belarus, Iran, Indonesia, South Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, Serbia, Slovakia, and Belarus.

The specific nature of the talks between Kim and Xi, if they occur, is not specified. However, analysts predict that Kim will hold separate talks with both Xi and Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the event.

This visit marks a departure from the past for Kim Jong Un, who, unlike his grandfather Kim Il Sung, has not attended any event where many leaders appeared. The North Korean leader seems to be keen on further bolstering relations with Beijing.

South Korea will be represented at the Chinese event by National Assembly speaker Woo Won-shik. The ministry declined to comment on the media reports, and the specific nature of the talks between Kim and Woo, if they occur, is not specified.

The rise to power of the Communists in China in 1949 and the defeat of imperial Japan in 1945 were crucial events leading to the 1950-53 Korean War. This conflict resulted in the division of the peninsula into the China-backed Communist North and the US-backed capitalist South.

The South Korean intelligence agency was not immediately available for comment. The reclusive North Korean leader's visit to Beijing is not confirmed by South Korean sources.

The text does not provide information on the purpose or nature of the military parade in Beijing. However, the event serves as a reminder of the historical significance of the end of World War Two and the geopolitical dynamics that continue to shape the region today.