Kim backs ‘multipolar world’
State leader Kim Jong-un has voiced support for China's push to build a "multipolar world" and called for deeper ties between the traditional allies during a meeting with Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
www.thestar.com.myDirect answer: There have been multiple reports in April 2026 about North Korea’s Kim Jong Un expressing support for China’s push for a multipolar world, including calls for deeper ties with China in talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. These reports come from several outlets and state media, and they frame Kim’s stance as part of a broader effort to diversify North Korea’s international partnerships beyond the United States.
Details and context
- What’s being reported: North Korea’s KCNA and various news outlets quoted Kim Jong Un as backing China’s concept of a multipolar world and as seeking closer bilateral ties with China, including support for the One-China principle regarding Taiwan.[1][3][6]
- Timing and setting: The remarks were reported in mid-April 2026 during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, with coverage highlighting a “new phase” in China-North Korea ties.[3][5][10]
- Broader geopolitics: Analyses describe Kim’s approach as part of North Korea’s strategy to reduce isolation and align more with China and Russia to counter U.S. influence, while continuing a wary stance toward Washington and Seoul.[5][3]
Note on sources
- The reports above come from outlets such as The Star (Malaysia), DT Next, Republic World, and other aggregators, all citing KCNA or similar state-media statements, and they are consistent in describing Kim’s support for a multipolar world and closer China-North Korea cooperation.[2][4][6][1][3][5]
If you’d like, I can summarize the key quotes from KCNA or map how different outlets framed Kim’s remarks, and I can also look for any subsequent developments or official Chinese reactions to this stance.