Kim Jong Un’s potential visit to Russia draws attention to North Korean leaders’ traditional method of travel: luxury, armoured trains. This would be his first foreign trip since the start of the pandemic, and it is speculated that he may meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss North Korean arms sales. The leaders’ interests are aligning as they face separate confrontations with the United States. The article explores the significance and features of the armoured train and provides insights into previous diplomatic trips made by Kim Jong Un and his father.