The special train of Kim Jong Un has bedrooms, bathrooms, conference rooms, a private office among its best facilities.
Special train of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un: You must have heard many stories about the dictator North Korean leader Kim Jong Un but do you know that the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un travels in a special armored train known as ‘Taeyangho’ (Sun), which serves as a moving command center. Reports have it that made of 20–25 armored coaches, it prioritizes Kim’s security, comfort, and lifestyle, though its heavy build limits speed to 50–60 km/h. Here are all the details you need to know about the special train of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
How luxurious is North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s train?
The special train of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has luxurious bedrooms, bathrooms, conference rooms, a private office. The train also has a restaurant serving international cuisine which serves food to the North Korean leader. Apart from these features, the train is also equipped with satellite phones, internet, and modern communication systems, which allow the North Korean leader to monitor the country while he is traveling in the train.
In order to maintain security of the leader, the special train of the North Korean leader has missile defense systems and onboard arms, with more than 100 personnel inspecting the route in advance. Like his father Kim Jong-il and grandfather Kim Il-sung, Kim Jong Un prefers this train, with wheel changes required at the Russia-North Korea border due to track differences.
