The recent foreign trip, albeit not far from the North Korean border, comes ahead of his expected summit with U.S. President Donald Trump aimed at ending the North Korean nuclear problem. Kim Jong Il flew by plane to a conference in Indonesia with Kim Il Sung, his father, in 1965. Analysts say Kim Jong Un’s air travel may be aimed at showing he’s a confident, normal leader who meets international standards. South Korean media say Kim Jong Il had several luxurious trains equipped with reception halls, conference rooms and high-tech communication facilities. According to state media, Kim Jong Il died of a heart attack during a train trip.

Source: Manila Bulletin May 09, 2018 10:07 UTC