By Jung Da-min
North Korea has a set of protocols for visiting heads of state, shown during President Moon Jae-in's visit to the capital Pyongyang and repeated for Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel, who visited this week for the first summit between the countries in 32 years.
1. Welcoming ceremonies at Pyongyang International Airport
This Sunday clip from North Korea's state-run Korean Central Television (KCTV) shows portraits of the North's leader Kim Jong-un and Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel at Pyongyang International Airport. Yonhap-KCTV |
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel review the honor guard of the Korean People's Army (KPA), followed by North Korea's first lady Ri Sol-ju and her Cuban counterpart Lis Cuesta Peraza, Sunday at Pyongyang International Airport. Yonhap-KCNA |
2. Car parade through Pyongyang's showcase Ryomyong Street
Kim Jong-un and Miguel Diaz-Canel, hand in hand, during a motorcade on Sunday. Yonhap-Rodong Sinmun |
3. Talks at the Paekhwawon State Guest House
Kim Jong-un and Miguel Diaz-Canel discuss ties between the two countries at the Paekhwawon State Guest House on Sunday. Yonhap-Rodong Sinmun |
4. First lady diplomacy