Tracking Kim Jong Un’s Flights: What His Trips Mean for America’s Security

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un’s upcoming trip to China is more than a diplomatic courtesy; it is a clear message about shifting alliances in Asia that directly threaten U.S. national security. Since taking power in 2011, Kim’s rare overseas travels have followed a predictable pattern: seeking support from global adversaries like China and Russia while evading genuine engagement with the United States. Why Does Kim Keep Returning to Beijing and Moscow? From his first foreign visit to China in March 2018 to recent meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un has demonstrated the strategic importance of these...