(2nd LD) N.K. leader may have discussed potential talks with U.S. during China visit: spy agency

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SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un may have conveyed Pyongyang's position on potential talks with the United States during his recent visit to China, Seoul's spy agency told lawmakers Thursday.

The National Intelligence Service (NIS) made the assessment during a closed-door parliamentary intelligence committee audit, according to Rep. Youn Kun-young of the ruling Democratic Party and Rep. Yoo Yeong-ha of the main opposition People Power Party.

The NIS concluded that Kim made his latest trip to China to deliver his thoughts on North Korea-U.S. talks because Kim had learned something about U.S. President Donald Trump during his June summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to the lawmakers.

The agency said it would take some time to determine what Kim conveyed during the trip, noting that it does not believe Kim gave a confirmation to the Chinese side that he would definitely hold talks with the U.S.

"China could gently convey Kim's stance to the U.S., but it does not seem like China has the intention of actively mediating talks (between Washington and Pyongyang)," the NIS was quoted as saying, without providing specific grounds for such an assessment.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un addresses a ceremony at Kim Il Sung University in Pyongyang on Sept. 30, 2026, to celebrate the North's top university's 80th founding anniversary, in this file photo released by the North's official Korean Central News Agency the next day. (For Use Only in the Republic of Korea. No Redistribution) (Yonhap)

Kim took a one-day trip to Dandong on Saturday, meeting Wang Huning, China's top political adviser, and visiting a war memorial amid Pyongyang and Beijing's efforts to deepen ties.

The NIS said Kim may have had a purpose for his visit to China beyond commemorating Beijing's participation in the Korean War, noting that he was accompanied by senior diplomats, such as Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui, rather than military officials.

While Kim commemorated Beijing's participation in the 1950-53 Korean War during his latest trip, the NIS assessed the trip could more likely be linked to potential talks between Pyongyang and Washington.

It pointed to Kim's entourage that largely consisted of senior diplomats rather than military officials, including, in particular, North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui, as a reason for its assessment.

"Kim Jong-un has recently been accompanied by Choe Son-hui in non-diplomatic political events, and keeping her in the spotlight throughout this China trip suggests that there are deep considerations being made on North Korea-U.S. talks," it was quoted as saying.

Choe was spotted closely talking to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and being offered to stand next to Kim by Jo Yong-won, a ruling party secretary who outranks her, in North Korean state media coverage of the trip, according to the NIS.

The NIS said Chinese Premier Li Qiang was initially expected to receive Kim but was replaced by Wang Huning due to scheduling issues.

"(China) appears to have sent a suitable figure to show respect as Wang is a close aide to President Xi Jinping, who has served as a bridge between Xi and Kim since the North Korean leader's first visit to China in 2018, and visited the North to meet with Kim in July," it said.

Kim's latest visit came ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit to be held in China's Shenzhen next month, which U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to attend. Trump has expressed interest in resuming dialogue with Kim.

On the possibility of Pyongyang-Washington talks, the NIS said the two countries have yet to narrow their differences on conditions for dialogue but that it did not rule out a "shift in the situation" before or after the APEC summit.

Regarding Kim's daughter, the NIS confirmed that her name was Ju-ae.

"Our analysis of Kim Ju-ae since her first public appearance in 2022 shows that the North is gradually solidifying her status as the likely successor," the agency said.

The NIS noted that military-related activities accounted for about 60 percent of her public appearances, saying she appeared to be building a "narrative as a military leader," with commemorative photos taken at military events.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (C), accompanied by his wife, Ri Sol-ju (R), and daughter Ju-ae (2nd from R), walks past a vehicle carrying missiles as he inspects the National Defense Revolution Museum in Pyongyang on Oct. 11, 2026, in this photo released by the North's official Korean Central News Agency on Oct. 13. Ri is holding what appear to be a cigarette pack and a matchbox in her hand. (For Use Only in the Republic of Korea. No Redistribution) (Yonhap)

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首尔，10 月 29 日（韩联社）——韩国国家情报院周四告诉国会议员，朝鲜领导人金正恩在最近访问中国期间可能传达了平壤对与美国进行潜在会谈的立场。

据执政党共同民主党议员尹根永和主要反对党国民力量党议员柳英夏称，国家情报院（NIS）在一次闭门议会情报委员会审计中做出了这一评估。

据议员们称，韩国国家情报院得出结论，金正恩此次访华是为了表达他对朝美会谈的看法，因为金正恩在6月与中国国家主席习近平的峰会上了解到了美国总统唐纳德·特朗普的一些情况。

该机构表示，需要一些时间才能确定金正恩此行传达了什么信息，并指出，他们认为金正恩并未向中方确认他一定会与美国举行会谈。

据报道，韩国国家情报院表示，“中国可能会委婉地向美国传达金正恩的立场，但中国似乎并没有积极斡旋（华盛顿和平壤之间的）会谈的意图”，但并未提供做出这种评估的具体依据。

2026年9月30日，朝鲜领导人金正恩在平壤金日成大学发表讲话，庆祝朝鲜顶尖大学建校80周年。这张照片由朝鲜官方通讯社朝中社于次日发布。（仅限韩国境内使用，禁止转载）（韩联社）

周六，金正恩对丹东进行了为期一天的访问，会见了中国最高政治顾问王沪宁，并参观了战争纪念碑。此次访问正值平壤和北京努力深化关系之际。

韩国国家情报院表示，金正恩此次访华的目的可能不只是为了纪念北京参与朝鲜战争，并指出陪同他出访的是高级外交官，例如外交部长崔善姬，而不是军方官员。

尽管金正恩在最近一次访问中纪念了北京参与 1950-53 年朝鲜战争，但国家情报院评估认为，此次访问更有可能与平壤和华盛顿之间潜在的会谈有关。

报告指出，金正恩的随行人员主要由高级外交官而非军方官员组成，特别是朝鲜外相崔善姬，这是其做出评估的原因。

报道称：“金正恩最近在一些非外交政治活动中都带着崔善姬，而此次访华期间让她始终处于聚光灯下，表明朝美会谈正在经过深思熟虑。”

据朝鲜国家情报院报道，在朝鲜官方媒体对此次访问的报道中，可以看到崔顺实与中国外交部长王毅密切交谈，并且朝鲜劳动党书记赵容元（级别高于崔顺实）邀请她站在金正恩旁边。

韩国国家情报院表示，原定中国总理李强将接见金正恩，但由于日程安排问题，由王沪宁代替。

声明称：“（中国）似乎派出了合适的人选以示尊重，因为王毅是习近平主席的亲密助手，自朝鲜领导人2018年首次访华以来，他一直担任习近平和金正恩之间的桥梁，并于7月访问朝鲜与金​​正恩会面。”

金正恩此次访问正值亚太经合组织（APEC）峰会召开前夕，该峰会将于下月在中国深圳举行，美国总统特朗普预计将出席。特朗普曾表示有意与金正恩恢复对话。

关于平壤与华盛顿举行会谈的可能性，朝鲜国家情报院表示，两国在对话条件上的分歧尚未缩小，但并不排除在亚太经合组织峰会前后“局势发生变化”的可能性。

关于金某的女儿，国家情报院确认她的名字是朱爱。

该机构表示：“我们对金柱爱自2022年首次公开露面以来的分析表明，朝鲜正在逐步巩固她作为可能接班人的地位。”

国家情报院指出，她公开露面的约 60% 都与军事活动有关，并表示她似乎在通过在军事活动中拍摄的纪念照片来塑造“军事领导人的形象”。

2026年10月11日，朝鲜最高领导人金正恩（中）携夫人李雪主（右）和女儿金珠爱（右二）视察平壤国防革命博物馆，途中经过一辆运载导弹的车辆。这张照片由朝鲜官方通讯社朝中社于10月13日发布。李雪主手中拿着疑似香烟盒和火柴盒的物品。（仅限韩国境内使用，禁止转载）（韩联社）

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韩国认为金正恩访华期间，朝美之间有可能举行对话会谈。

（第二条）据情报机构透露，朝鲜领导人在访华期间可能讨论了与美国进行潜在会谈的可能性。